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What to Do If You’re Accused of Misusing AI
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Not long ago, the greatest fear of some college professors was that their students were copying and plagiarizing content created by others. By engaging in this type of cheating, students were bypassing the educational process entirely. They weren’t learning about issues, developing their own opinions based on research, or formulating their observations into their own …
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When the Algorithm Is Wrong: Defending Against False AI Detection Reports
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It’s ironic that professors who believe students have misused technology to complete coursework often themselves misuse technology to support their accusations. But it is somewhat understandable. Professors who are pressed for time and nervous about the proliferation of artificial intelligence find it easy to rely on AI detection programs to determine whether students are cheating. …
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What are Your Legal Rights When the Rules About AI Are Unclear?
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There are longstanding jokes about anything made by a committee. Committees work slowly, and they have a remarkable ability to take a straightforward concept and make it unnecessarily complicated, awkward, and uncertain. Campus policies and procedures are generally made by committees, and it can take these committees considerable time to adjust rules to changes in …
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Do Graduate Students Have the Same Title IX Rights as Undergraduate Students?
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Graduate students often feel they receive second-class treatment from school administrators. Their facilities are smaller. They are frequently not included in discussions about student policies or consulted about preferences for student services. Many graduate students are also employees of the educational institution, yet they are treated differently from other employees. Title IX protects the rights …
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Will Changes in FBI Reporting Systems Change Title IX Interpretations?
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Over the past year, the focus on actions by the U.S. Department of Education and judicial interpretations has dominated news coverage of Title IX. However, a change in a different regulatory realm may affect Title IX interpretation and has been underreported. The change involves the definition of sexual assault, which is the subject of a …
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