A text editor can't produce new content. ChatGPT is the co-author (source). Like a (ghost)writer, it came up with the piece based on your request. They probab

A text editor can't produce new content. ChatGPT is the co-author (source). Like a (ghost)writer, it came up with the piece based on your request. They probably just mentioned it out of transparency. I know it's just an email here, but it's the right move going forward especially in academia.