  Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have raised questions about
whether the use of AI is appropriate and legal in various professional
contexts. Here, we present a perspective on how scholars may approach writing
in conjunction with AI, and offer approaches to evaluating whether or not such
AI-writing violates copyright or falls within the safe harbor of fair use. We
present a set of best practices for standard of care with regard to plagiarism,
copyright, and fair use. As AI is likely to grow more capable in the coming
years, it is appropriate to begin integrating AI into scholarly writing
activities. We offer a framework for establishing sound legal and scholarly
foundations.
