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Artificial intelligence
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

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.
fromNew York Magazine
4 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College

Lee used AI to complete most of his college assignments, compromising his academic integrity for convenience and perceived networking opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

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.
fromNew York Magazine
4 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College

Lee used AI to complete most of his college assignments, compromising his academic integrity for convenience and perceived networking opportunities.
more#generative-ai
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK's top universities received 2.8m worth of funding from Meta last year

Britain's elite universities are heavily funded by Meta, raising concerns about online safety and the integrity of academic independence.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Harvard Law Students Hit With Invitation To Lie On Their Law Review Personal Statements, Professors Should Speak Out On It - Above the Law

FASORP's actions at Harvard Law highlight a troubling attempt to manipulate law school application processes.
#education
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

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.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Columbia Student Kicked Out for Creating AI to Cheat, Raises Millions to Turn It Into a Startup

A Columbia student became a startup founder after creating an AI for exam assistance, causing disciplinary action from the university.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
10 months ago

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.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Education

Teachers Are Sharing The Most Elaborate Cheating Schemes They've Ever Seen

Cheating among university students is prevalent, with creative methods evolving as traditional cheating becomes riskier.
fromeLearning Industry
6 months ago
Education

No Room For Cheating: Designing Smart, Secure Online Assessments

Cheating is a pervasive issue, with 95% of students acknowledging participation in some form of dishonest behavior.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

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.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Columbia Student Kicked Out for Creating AI to Cheat, Raises Millions to Turn It Into a Startup

A Columbia student became a startup founder after creating an AI for exam assistance, causing disciplinary action from the university.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
10 months ago

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.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Education

Teachers Are Sharing The Most Elaborate Cheating Schemes They've Ever Seen

Cheating among university students is prevalent, with creative methods evolving as traditional cheating becomes riskier.
fromeLearning Industry
6 months ago
Education

No Room For Cheating: Designing Smart, Secure Online Assessments

Cheating is a pervasive issue, with 95% of students acknowledging participation in some form of dishonest behavior.
more#education
#higher-education
Miscellaneous
fromNature
6 months ago

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.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
6 months ago
philosophy

AI Cheating Detection

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

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.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
6 months ago
philosophy

AI Cheating Detection

AI in education raises concerns about academic integrity, necessitating a balanced perspective to differentiate between real threats and exaggerated fears.
more#higher-education
US news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Harvard Chooses Defiance

Harvard chose to prioritize academic integrity over accepting federal government demands, learning from Columbia's experience.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Cybersecurity Professor Faced China Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say

Indiana University initiated an investigation into Professor Xiaofeng Wang for potential unreported research funding from China.
#ai-in-education
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What College Students Think About Artificial Intelligence

Students primarily use AI for gathering information for assignments and studying, considering this acceptable; however, they view AI-generated responses as cheating.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromUX Magazine
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What College Students Think About Artificial Intelligence

Students primarily use AI for gathering information for assignments and studying, considering this acceptable; however, they view AI-generated responses as cheating.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromUX Magazine
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago
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.
more#ai-in-education
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

UC Native Americans demand action against scholars claiming Indigenous roots without proof

The academic community is addressing the issue of false claims of Indigenous identity, sparked by allegations against UCLA professor Maylei Blackwell.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Evolution journal editors resign en masse

Concern over high fees and editorial independence in scientific publishing.
Editorial board members resigned from JHE due to changes undermining their values.
Restructuring could hinder quality through reduced editorial support.
#research-ethics
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

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.
fromIndependent
8 months ago
UK news

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.
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

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.
fromIndependent
8 months ago
UK news

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.
more#research-ethics
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
JavaScript

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.
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