Turnitin, LLC, founded in 1998, is a global education technology company focused on upholding academic integrity and improving learning outcomes. Its software is used by more than 16,000 institutions and over 71 million students worldwide, operating across the education and research sectors.
The company's technical work spans several domains directly relevant to artificial intelligence. These include AI writing assessment, plagiarism detection, grading workflows, and research integrity tools. Its product suite - comprising Similarity, Feedback Studio, Gradescope, ExamSoft, and iThenticate - provides tools for educators to evaluate student work, manage assessments, and verify the originality of submissions.
Turnitin's stated mission centres on supporting educators and learners through technology that ensures integrity in academic and research contexts. The company maintains a global operational footprint.