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education28 days ago

The Rise of AI Detection in Education: Challenges and Responses

Teachers are increasingly using AI detection software to identify student use of AI in assignments, but these tools are often unreliable and can produce false positives, leading to concerns about fairness and accuracy. Schools are spending significant money on these tools despite research showing their limitations, and educators are advised to use them as supplementary rather than definitive evidence, focusing instead on teaching students to understand and adapt to AI technology.

via NPR|
#academic-integrity#ai-detection-tools#education
science4 months ago

AI Uncovers Over 1,000 Fake Scientific Journals

A US-developed AI tool analyzed over 15,200 open-access journals, flagging more than 1,400 as potentially fraudulent, with over 1,000 confirmed as predatory, to help improve the integrity of academic publishing. The system uses website pattern analysis and is intended as a prescreening aid for human reviewers, not a replacement, and future accessibility to universities and publishers is planned.

via Times of India|
#academic-integrity#ai#predatory-publishing
science5 months ago

Rising Threat of Scientific Research Fraud and Fake Publications

A study from Northwestern University reveals that research fraud in scientific papers is widespread and increasing, with estimates suggesting actual fraud rates could be 10 to 100 times higher than detected. The rise is driven by paper mills, corrupt editors, and the pressure to publish, with the problem exacerbated by online publishing and the potential of generative AI to produce fake research. Experts call for collective action, accountability, and stricter enforcement to combat this growing threat to scientific integrity.

via Inside Higher Ed|
#academic-integrity#generative-ai#paper-mills
education5 months ago

Key Signs That Indicate AI-Generated Text

Professor Mark Massaro discusses the challenges of detecting AI-generated essays in education, highlighting signs such as excessive em dashes, lack of indents, perfect grammar with shallow content, absence of drafting history, impersonal writing, leftover prompt inputs, and fake citations, which are used to identify AI-written student papers and address the impact on student development and academic integrity.

via Gizmodo|
#academic-integrity#ai-detection#ai-writing-signs
education7 months ago

AI Language Models Influence Economics Research but Still Fall Short in Essay Quality

A study from the University of East Anglia finds that while ChatGPT can produce grammatically correct and well-structured essays, it lacks the human element of engagement, such as personal commentary and rhetorical questions, which are crucial for persuasive and authentic student writing. The research highlights the importance of critical thinking and suggests using AI as a teaching aid rather than a shortcut, emphasizing that genuine thinking cannot be replicated by algorithms.

via SciTechDaily|
#academic-integrity#ai-generated-essays#chatgpt
sports-college-football1 year ago

"Unraveling the Chaos: The Impact of College Football Transfers on Educational Values"

The college football transfer portal has become more chaotic as players are now allowed to transfer multiple times without restriction, leading to concerns about the diminishing focus on educational values in college athletics. With the emphasis shifting towards player freedom and earning potential, questions arise about the academic integrity of the student-athlete experience and the impact on graduation rates. The NCAA's traditional philosophy of tying athletics to the educational experience is being challenged, and the courts' intervention has reshaped the landscape of college football transfers, raising concerns about the future of academic standards and the student-athlete experience.

via CBS Sports|
#academic-integrity#college-football#ncaa
science-and-technology1 year ago

"AI-Generated Rat Image Sparks Controversy in Scientific Community"

An AI-generated image of a rat with anatomical inaccuracies and nonsensical labels made its way into a peer-reviewed scientific journal, raising concerns about the oversight in academic publishing. The paper has been retracted, and an investigation is underway. This incident highlights the potential harm and lack of transparency associated with generative AI in scientific literature, prompting some institutions to adapt their standards. Nature journal has already banned the use of generative AI for images and figures due to concerns about data integrity.

via Giant Freakin Robot|
#academic-integrity#ai#generative-ai
science1 year ago

"Controversial AI-Generated Rat Image Sparks Journal Retraction and Apology"

A scientific journal retracted a study featuring nonsensical AI-generated images, including a giant rat penis, and apologized to the scientific community after the paper was published with absurd figures that went viral on social media. The authors used the generative AI tool Midjourney to create the images, but the journal retracted the study because it did not meet their standards of editorial and scientific rigor. The incident highlights concerns about the use of generative AI in academia and the need for better oversight by journals, editors, and peer reviewers.

via VICE|
#academic-integrity#ai#generative-ai
science-and-technology1 year ago

"Controversial AI-Generated Rat Image Sparks Journal Response"

A peer-reviewed science journal published a paper with nonsensical AI-generated images, including a wildly incorrect diagram of a rat penis, raising concerns about the infiltration of generative AI into academia. The paper, titled “Cellular functions of spermatogonial stem cells in relation to JAK/STAT signaling pathway,” featured figures with abundant textual and visual nonsense, credited to the generative AI tool Midjourney. Despite the paper's disclosure of AI use, the publisher's policies were not followed, prompting criticism from scientists and observers. This incident highlights the need for updated standards in academia to address the potential harm to the quality and trustworthiness of scientific papers posed by generative AI.

via VICE|
#academic-integrity#ai#generative-ai
education2 years ago

"Harvard's Plagiarism Probe and Academic Authoritarianism: A Revealing Window"

Harvard University revealed that an independent body substantiated some plagiarism complaints against former president Claudine Gay, prompting a broader review of her work. While the panel found no evidence of intentional claiming of others' findings in two articles, it identified nine allegations of principal concern and instances of inadequate citation. A Harvard subcommittee concluded that Gay's conduct was not reckless nor intentional and did not constitute research misconduct, but she made corrections to her articles. The scrutiny of Gay's academic career began after her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus, and she resigned this month amidst ongoing allegations of plagiarism.

via Yahoo News|
#academic-integrity#claudine-gay#education
media-ethics2 years ago

"Business Insider Stands Firm on Reporting Amid Plagiarism Feud and Legal Threat"

Business Insider and its parent company, Axel Springer, stand by their reports accusing former MIT professor Neri Oxman of plagiarism, despite complaints from her husband, Bill Ackman. The articles raised questions about academic dishonesty and the outlet's independence, prompting a review. Business Insider's CEO defended the stories as newsworthy and well-documented, asserting editorial independence and denying unfair bias. Ackman criticized the timing and impact of the articles, while Oxman's husband claimed they caused severe emotional harm. Former Harvard President Claudine Gay, targeted in the articles, denounced the campaign against her as based on lies and ad hominem insults.

via The Associated Press|
#academic-integrity#business-insider#journalism-independence
businessfinance2 years ago

"Bill Ackman's Evolving Stance on Plagiarism Amid Wife's Accusations"

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's wife, Neri Oxman, faces accusations of plagiarism in her academic work, with Business Insider revealing instances of unoriginal content in her 2010 doctoral dissertation. Despite Ackman's previous tough stance on plagiarism, he softened his tone after the revelations about Oxman, defending her and questioning the severity of the plagiarism. The situation remains dynamic as Ackman continues his pursuit of change, leaving uncertainty about the future of the Ackman-Oxman saga.

via Hindustan Times|
#academic-integrity#bill-ackman#businessfinance