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The Trouble With AI Writing Detection

Inside Higher Ed, 10/18/23. The rise of generative AI and text-spinners has raised questions about the impact on student writing and plagiarism detection. While the advent of generative AI may have initially seemed to render text-spinners obsolete, there has instead been an increase in student work that shows signs of text-spinner alterations. Students have been using text spinners as a way to avoid automated plagiarism detection, as these tools alter the text with synonyms and new sentence structures to make it less likely to be flagged. However, with the emergence of AI-detection features, students have found ways to outwit the systems, leading to concerns about the reliability of detection tools. Additionally, the use of AI tools needs to be approached and taught ethically, ensuring students understand the importance of originality and proper citation. The integration of generative AI into education can be beneficial if done meaningfully and with an emphasis on academic integrity. READ THE ARTICLE

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AI Detection Tools Falsely Accuse International Students of Cheating

The Markup, 08/14/23. In a recent study, it was found that AI detectors used to spot plagiarized text often falsely label writing by non-native English speakers as AI-generated. This bias poses a significant threat to international students, who may face unfounded accusations of cheating and suffer academic and psychological consequences. While some educators have questioned the reliability of AI detectors, the use of these tools persists. However, institutions like the University of Pittsburgh have chosen to disable the AI writing indicator, prioritizing trust and student well-being over the potential benefits of AI. READ THE ARTICLE

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OpenAI Quietly Shuts Down Its AI Detection Tool

Decrypt, 07/24/23. In January, OpenAI introduced an AI detection tool called AI Classifier to help verify if content was generated using AI tools like ChatGPT. However, the tool has now been unplugged due to its low accuracy rate. OpenAI acknowledges the importance of accurately identifying AI-written text, particularly in the education sector where there have been concerns about students using AI chatbots to write essays. OpenAI is committed to developing more effective techniques for identifying AI-generated content and aims to incorporate user feedback in the process. READ THE ARTICLE

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How to spot an AI cheater

BBC, 07/20/23. The rise of AI-generated content poses challenges to education and information integrity. Encountering an AI-written essay in a science competition, the author reflects on the need to identify such cheats. Detection tools are evolving but not foolproof, demanding a skeptical attitude and human oversight. As AI becomes more sophisticated, critical thinking is crucial. Beyond education, cybercriminals exploit AI to create fake documents and profiles, demanding vigilance in cross-checking and verifying information. The future requires us to be vigilant truth detectives in an increasingly AI-driven world. READ THE ARTICLE

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The race to detect AI can be won

Politico, 06/09/23. The development of generative AI has brought both promise and concern. There have been lots of talk about regulating or pausing AI technology development. Little attention has been paid to detection. Investing in technologies that discern between human and machine-generated content may go a long way towards mitigating AI’s risks. However, a whole lot more money has been poured into new generative tools than into detection. Effective detection mechanisms can provide the means to balance continued innovation with risk protection READ THE ARTICLE