Students are increasingly facing this situation: they complete an assignment, turn it in, and are accused of violating the school’s policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, in many cases, the school’s policies on the use of AI were either incomplete or nonexistent when the work was assigned. Can students be penalized for …

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The average person thinks of legal defense as something that you need if you’ve been arrested for a crime. Some people are aware that you need a defense attorney if you’ve been sued for something like breach of contract or causing an accident. But few people realize how important it is to have a defense …

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In the realm of graduate research, artificial intelligence is almost a Jekyll and Hyde presence. When used responsibly, AI can be a time-saving tool. When used inappropriately, it can become a monster that destroys credibility. Fear of the monster created by misuse can lead to hysteria that wrongfully condemns even appropriate uses. How can researchers …

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Families devote years to helping students craft resumes that make them highly sought after by the best colleges and universities. A perfect GPA. Stellar test scores. Outstanding extracurricular achievements. But years of hard work can be undone by AI detection software. High schools are terrified of losing control of students. Cell phones were once the …

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Professors seem to be accusing students of cheating with artificial intelligence at an alarming rate. While the prevalence of AI creates many opportunities to use it in unethical or rule-breaking ways, not every use violates school policies. Moreover, professors and teaching assistants sometimes assume AI has been used when it has not. Concerns about AI …

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