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Mixed - Policy varies by faculty

University of Wisconsin-Madison Turnitin AI Detection Status (2026): Mixed

UW-Madison publishes AI guidance that emphasizes asking instructors first, signaling policy differences across courses.

Current detector status: Mixed.

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