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Colleges Still Don't Have a Plan for AI Cheating

Generative AI presents both challenges and opportunities in higher education, as faculty adapt to new technologies while trying to maintain academic integrity.

AI plagiarism is spreading in US colleges. It's left professors feeling confused and exhausted.

AI plagiarism in colleges is increasingly rampant and lacks clear guidance for both students and professors.

How I hunt down fake degrees and zombie universities

Hesselbäck fights against credential fraud linked to crime, estimating billions generated from fake degrees.
The prevalence of unaccredited universities in South Asia exacerbates the issue of degree mills.

Is Grammarly AI? Notre Dame says yes

Notre Dame's decision to evaluate the use of Grammarly raises concerns about academic integrity in the age of AI.

Revealed: how a US public university courted the gas industry despite climate impacts

Concerns arise over McNeese State University's expanding ties with the LNG industry, suggesting risks of corporate capture and impacts on academic integrity and community needs.

AI Cheating Detection

AI in education raises concerns about academic integrity, necessitating a balanced perspective to differentiate between real threats and exaggerated fears.

Colleges Still Don't Have a Plan for AI Cheating

Generative AI presents both challenges and opportunities in higher education, as faculty adapt to new technologies while trying to maintain academic integrity.

AI plagiarism is spreading in US colleges. It's left professors feeling confused and exhausted.

AI plagiarism in colleges is increasingly rampant and lacks clear guidance for both students and professors.

How I hunt down fake degrees and zombie universities

Hesselbäck fights against credential fraud linked to crime, estimating billions generated from fake degrees.
The prevalence of unaccredited universities in South Asia exacerbates the issue of degree mills.

Is Grammarly AI? Notre Dame says yes

Notre Dame's decision to evaluate the use of Grammarly raises concerns about academic integrity in the age of AI.

Revealed: how a US public university courted the gas industry despite climate impacts

Concerns arise over McNeese State University's expanding ties with the LNG industry, suggesting risks of corporate capture and impacts on academic integrity and community needs.

AI Cheating Detection

AI in education raises concerns about academic integrity, necessitating a balanced perspective to differentiate between real threats and exaggerated fears.
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#student-rights

I received a first but it felt tainted and undeserved': inside the university AI cheating crisis

Misguided accusations of AI usage can deeply impact students' academic lives, undermining their efforts and integrity, regardless of actual performance.

Parents sue school in Massachusetts after son punished for using AI on paper

Parents are suing a high school for labeling their son a cheater for using AI tools to assist in research, not for writing his paper.

Parents sue the school that punished their son for using AI, saying it could ruin his college prospects

Parents allege unfair punishment of their son for using AI to assist in preparing schoolwork, initiating a legal case against the school.

I received a first but it felt tainted and undeserved': inside the university AI cheating crisis

Misguided accusations of AI usage can deeply impact students' academic lives, undermining their efforts and integrity, regardless of actual performance.

Parents sue school in Massachusetts after son punished for using AI on paper

Parents are suing a high school for labeling their son a cheater for using AI tools to assist in research, not for writing his paper.

Parents sue the school that punished their son for using AI, saying it could ruin his college prospects

Parents allege unfair punishment of their son for using AI to assist in preparing schoolwork, initiating a legal case against the school.
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Publisher reviews national IQ research by British race scientist' Richard Lynn

Elsevier is reviewing the published works of Richard Lynn due to concerns over flawed methodology and their potential use in supporting racist ideology.
#transparency

How to Cite AI Tools Like ChatGPT | ClickUp

Citing AI tools like ChatGPT is essential for maintaining credibility and transparency in academic work.

How to Accurately Cite ChatGPT for Credible Sources | ClickUp

Proper citation of ChatGPT is crucial for transparency and ethical academic practices.
Acknowledging AI contributions fosters trust and prevents plagiarism.

How to Cite AI Tools Like ChatGPT | ClickUp

Citing AI tools like ChatGPT is essential for maintaining credibility and transparency in academic work.

How to Accurately Cite ChatGPT for Credible Sources | ClickUp

Proper citation of ChatGPT is crucial for transparency and ethical academic practices.
Acknowledging AI contributions fosters trust and prevents plagiarism.
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#research-ethics

Dozens of the world's most cited scientists stop falsely claiming to work in Saudi Arabia

A fraudulent scheme inflated Saudi Arabia's academic reputation through false affiliations, resulting in a dramatic drop in highly cited researchers.

Springer Nature retracts 75 studies by Spanish rector and his collaborators for fraudulent practices

Juan Manuel Corchado faced massive retraction of 75 papers due to unethical citation practices that inflated his academic standing.

Stormont row with academic over his study into 'abusive wives' is laid bare

Professor Mike Brogden refused to alter his findings on domestic violence, leading to a significant dispute with civil servants who commissioned his research.

Dozens of the world's most cited scientists stop falsely claiming to work in Saudi Arabia

A fraudulent scheme inflated Saudi Arabia's academic reputation through false affiliations, resulting in a dramatic drop in highly cited researchers.

Springer Nature retracts 75 studies by Spanish rector and his collaborators for fraudulent practices

Juan Manuel Corchado faced massive retraction of 75 papers due to unethical citation practices that inflated his academic standing.

Stormont row with academic over his study into 'abusive wives' is laid bare

Professor Mike Brogden refused to alter his findings on domestic violence, leading to a significant dispute with civil servants who commissioned his research.
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#generative-ai

Your AI policy is already obsolete (opinion)

Existing academic policies are outdated due to the rapid integration of AI technologies in educational settings.

We can't let ChatGPT make a lie out of education

Academic integrity is increasingly compromised in the age of generative AI, necessitating urgent discussions on the definition and implications of cheating.

Scholarly publishing world slow to embrace generative AI

Generative AI is transforming scholarly publishing but requires a shared understanding and framework to manage its implications.

There's a fix for AI-generated essays. Why aren't we using it?

Generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, has significantly transformed the role of essays in education, challenging traditional assessment methods.

AI Is a Language Microwave

Students increasingly rely on AI tools for academic tasks due to convenience, content quality, and cognitive laziness.

New AI guidelines aim to help research librarians

Librarians are increasingly involved in addressing ethical concerns related to generative AI technology in academic environments.

Your AI policy is already obsolete (opinion)

Existing academic policies are outdated due to the rapid integration of AI technologies in educational settings.

We can't let ChatGPT make a lie out of education

Academic integrity is increasingly compromised in the age of generative AI, necessitating urgent discussions on the definition and implications of cheating.

Scholarly publishing world slow to embrace generative AI

Generative AI is transforming scholarly publishing but requires a shared understanding and framework to manage its implications.

There's a fix for AI-generated essays. Why aren't we using it?

Generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, has significantly transformed the role of essays in education, challenging traditional assessment methods.

AI Is a Language Microwave

Students increasingly rely on AI tools for academic tasks due to convenience, content quality, and cognitive laziness.

New AI guidelines aim to help research librarians

Librarians are increasingly involved in addressing ethical concerns related to generative AI technology in academic environments.
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#retraction

Springer journal retracted over 200 papers since Sept. 1

Over 200 papers were retracted by the journal due to serious concerns about the quality and integrity of the peer-review process.

Academic papers retracted due to ... software licensing?

Two academic papers were retracted for using unlicensed software after an investigation revealed violations of intellectual property rights.

Springer journal retracted over 200 papers since Sept. 1

Over 200 papers were retracted by the journal due to serious concerns about the quality and integrity of the peer-review process.

Academic papers retracted due to ... software licensing?

Two academic papers were retracted for using unlicensed software after an investigation revealed violations of intellectual property rights.
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#education

Parents Sue Their Son's School After He Was Disciplined For Using AI

The lawsuit highlights a student's alleged unfair punishment for using AI to assist, amid unclear school policies regarding AI usage.

Opinion: Grade inflation is spreading from high school to college and that hurts learning

Education has shifted focus from actual learning to proxies like grades and degrees, leading to significant inflation in both metrics.

Parents sue after son is penalized for using AI on his research project

The lawsuit challenges the fairness of punishing students for AI use when it was not prohibited at the time of their project.

ChatGPT outperforms undergrads in intro-level courses, falls short later

AI cheating is a significant concern as students can submit AI-generated work undetected, outperforming human students. Institutions need to address this issue proactively.

Professor Horrified When Students Use ChatGPT to Generate "Briefly Introduce Yourself" Assignment... in Ethics Course

Students are increasingly using ChatGPT for assignments, even in philosophy courses, prompting concern from educators about the impact on learning and communication.

I Just Discovered Something Very Troubling in an Unclosed Incognito Window on My Son's Computer. Oh no.

Addressing academic dishonesty with empathy and understanding is essential in guiding children towards valuing integrity in their education.

Parents Sue Their Son's School After He Was Disciplined For Using AI

The lawsuit highlights a student's alleged unfair punishment for using AI to assist, amid unclear school policies regarding AI usage.

Opinion: Grade inflation is spreading from high school to college and that hurts learning

Education has shifted focus from actual learning to proxies like grades and degrees, leading to significant inflation in both metrics.

Parents sue after son is penalized for using AI on his research project

The lawsuit challenges the fairness of punishing students for AI use when it was not prohibited at the time of their project.

ChatGPT outperforms undergrads in intro-level courses, falls short later

AI cheating is a significant concern as students can submit AI-generated work undetected, outperforming human students. Institutions need to address this issue proactively.

Professor Horrified When Students Use ChatGPT to Generate "Briefly Introduce Yourself" Assignment... in Ethics Course

Students are increasingly using ChatGPT for assignments, even in philosophy courses, prompting concern from educators about the impact on learning and communication.

I Just Discovered Something Very Troubling in an Unclosed Incognito Window on My Son's Computer. Oh no.

Addressing academic dishonesty with empathy and understanding is essential in guiding children towards valuing integrity in their education.
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#cheating

On the Question of Cheating and Dishonesty in Education in the Age of AI

Banning AI in education may distract from addressing deeper issues surrounding academic integrity and outdated assessment methods.

Researchers find exam answers for half their modules on Chegg

Universities should brace for increased cheating incidents linked to online resources like Chegg.

On the Question of Cheating and Dishonesty in Education in the Age of AI

Banning AI in education may distract from addressing deeper issues surrounding academic integrity and outdated assessment methods.

Researchers find exam answers for half their modules on Chegg

Universities should brace for increased cheating incidents linked to online resources like Chegg.
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#free-speech

Columbia cracks down - not on the antisemites, but their critic

Columbia University is increasingly punishing dissenting voices while allowing antisemitic sentiments to flourish among students.

How can dubious 'misgendering' claims threaten to destroy this law student's life?

The case against Houston Porter exemplifies the tension between free speech and anti-discrimination efforts in academia.

Columbia cracks down - not on the antisemites, but their critic

Columbia University is increasingly punishing dissenting voices while allowing antisemitic sentiments to flourish among students.

How can dubious 'misgendering' claims threaten to destroy this law student's life?

The case against Houston Porter exemplifies the tension between free speech and anti-discrimination efforts in academia.
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Exposing predatory journals: anonymous sleuthing account goes public

Graham Kendall transitioned from anonymity to openly advocating against predatory publishing practices to promote integrity in academia's publishing landscape.

University of Toronto's environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

University of Toronto's environment school financially dissociates from fossil fuel companies, a significant win for climate activists.
#openai

Will OpenAI's new AI detection tool put an end to student cheating?

AI cheating detection methods are improving, with OpenAI achieving 99.9% accuracy in identifying AI-written text.

It's useful that the latest AI can think', but we need to know its reasoning | John Naughton

Educational institutions must adapt grading methods as AI tools like ChatGPT become widespread among students.

Yup, AI is basically just a homework-cheating machine

AI is widely used for homework help by students.

Will OpenAI's new AI detection tool put an end to student cheating?

AI cheating detection methods are improving, with OpenAI achieving 99.9% accuracy in identifying AI-written text.

It's useful that the latest AI can think', but we need to know its reasoning | John Naughton

Educational institutions must adapt grading methods as AI tools like ChatGPT become widespread among students.

Yup, AI is basically just a homework-cheating machine

AI is widely used for homework help by students.
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Report for Spanish Ethics Committee confirms systematic manipulation' of Salamanca University rector's resume

The University of Salamanca rector has been accused of manipulating academic citations and publishing practices to enhance his reputation and funding prospects.
#fossil-fuels

University funding from fossil fuels slowing switch to green energy report

Fossil fuel companies' funding of universities is undermining climate action and delaying the green transition.

Here's How the Fossil Fuel Industry Infiltrates and Influences Higher Education

Fossil fuel companies have significant influence in universities, creating potential conflicts of interest that undermine climate research integrity.

Big Oil has its claws in academia-this study proves it

Oil companies partner with universities to manage reputations while increasing fossil fuel production, revealing a conflict of interest in climate discussions.

University funding from fossil fuels slowing switch to green energy report

Fossil fuel companies' funding of universities is undermining climate action and delaying the green transition.

Here's How the Fossil Fuel Industry Infiltrates and Influences Higher Education

Fossil fuel companies have significant influence in universities, creating potential conflicts of interest that undermine climate research integrity.

Big Oil has its claws in academia-this study proves it

Oil companies partner with universities to manage reputations while increasing fossil fuel production, revealing a conflict of interest in climate discussions.
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How a Scientific Dispute Spiralled Into a Defamation Lawsuit

The lawsuit by Francesca Gino represents a troubling challenge to academic autonomy and integrity in research accountability.

Spotting AI Fakes Just Got Easier, Thanks to Danube3 | HackerNoon

AI-generated content risks public safety and professional integrity, potentially undermining essential professional competencies.
#ai-in-education

Exam submissions by AI found to earn higher grades than real-life students

AI-generated exam submissions can evade detection and achieve higher grades, posing challenges for academic integrity.

AI-Generated Answers Fool Professors, Get Better Grades Than Human-Written Ones

AI-generated answers outperformed real students in a university study, exposing the potential challenges in ensuring academic integrity with the rise of AI in education.

Does A.I. Really Encourage Cheating in Schools?

Increased concerns about student cheating relate more to perceptions rather than actual rates of plagiarism, which have stayed consistent before and after A.I. tools.

College student put on academic probation for using Grammarly: 'AI violation'

Anti-plagiarism software accused a student of using AI to write a paper, leading to academic probation.
Use of tools like Grammarly for proofreading can mistakenly trigger plagiarism detection systems.

Exam submissions by AI found to earn higher grades than real-life students

AI-generated exam submissions can evade detection and achieve higher grades, posing challenges for academic integrity.

AI-Generated Answers Fool Professors, Get Better Grades Than Human-Written Ones

AI-generated answers outperformed real students in a university study, exposing the potential challenges in ensuring academic integrity with the rise of AI in education.

Does A.I. Really Encourage Cheating in Schools?

Increased concerns about student cheating relate more to perceptions rather than actual rates of plagiarism, which have stayed consistent before and after A.I. tools.

College student put on academic probation for using Grammarly: 'AI violation'

Anti-plagiarism software accused a student of using AI to write a paper, leading to academic probation.
Use of tools like Grammarly for proofreading can mistakenly trigger plagiarism detection systems.
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Audio long read: So you got a null result. Will anyone publish it?

The bias against publishing null results skews scientific understanding and has significant implications for fields like drug efficacy.

Author Robin DiAngelo accused of plagiarism over doctoral thesis

Robin DiAngelo faces plagiarism accusations over her doctoral thesis, which allegedly lacks proper citations for numerous instances of borrowed wording.

Harriette Cole: I got in trouble at college. How can I tell my parents?

Honesty is crucial when dealing with mistakes, especially with supportive family members.

Stealthly Review: Bypassing AI Detection With Humanized Content | HackerNoon

Stealthly is an AI tool that humanizes AI-generated content to evade detection by AI algorithms, emphasizing originality and academic integrity.

Emory University Funds, Suspends Student Over AI Tool: Lawsuit | Entrepreneur

Emory University endorsed an AI tool for study aids created by students but later suspended them over concerns of potential cheating.

Entirely Preventable Cheating Scandal Rocking Law School

A cheating scandal at Washington & Lee Law involving shared exam questions has caused a stir among 1L students.

Are your kids being spied on? The rise of anti-cheating software in US schools

Online schools use remote proctoring tools for exam integrity, sacrificing student privacy for convenience.
#chatgpt

These AI tools could help boost your academic research

AI language models like ChatGPT have the potential to transform academia, but many academics lack the knowledge to use them effectively.
There are two camps in academia regarding AI adoption: early adopters who see its potential and academics concerned about its impact on academic integrity.

ChatGPT offers a choosing moment for higher ed

Generative AI content infiltrating peer-reviewed publications
Increase in the use of generative AI for academic productivity
Challenges in maintaining academic integrity with AI tools

These AI tools could help boost your academic research

AI language models like ChatGPT have the potential to transform academia, but many academics lack the knowledge to use them effectively.
There are two camps in academia regarding AI adoption: early adopters who see its potential and academics concerned about its impact on academic integrity.

ChatGPT offers a choosing moment for higher ed

Generative AI content infiltrating peer-reviewed publications
Increase in the use of generative AI for academic productivity
Challenges in maintaining academic integrity with AI tools
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The responsible way to utilise academic writing services - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rise of academic writing services is driven by the need for additional support in the competitive academic environment but raises ethical concerns.

Can you tell which of these exam answers was written by an AI chatbot?

AI-generated answers in exams outperformed human students and went unnoticed in 94% of cases.
#ai-generated-answers

Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers

AI-generated exam answers outperformed real students, undetected by professors, raising concerns on academic integrity and assessment methods.

Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers

AI-generated exam answers fooled professors, raising concerns about the integrity of educational assessments.

Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers

AI-generated exam answers outperformed real students, undetected by professors, raising concerns on academic integrity and assessment methods.

Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers

AI-generated exam answers fooled professors, raising concerns about the integrity of educational assessments.
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Debunking McGill's "Dirty Dozen" Hit Piece: Flawed Sources, Pharma Ties, and Biased Reporting

Academic integrity questioned due to flawed study accusing 12 of spreading vaccine misinformation.

Another AI plagiarism detector comes on the edtech scene

Coursera will introduce AI tools for academic integrity and grading, including detecting AI use.
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