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EdSurge Podcast

Can ‘Linguistic Fingerprinting’ Guard Against AI Cheating?

May 7, 2024
Educators discuss using linguistic fingerprinting to combat AI cheating in student assignments. They explore detecting AI-generated content, the use of law enforcement technology, and enhancing student accountability through linguistic fingerprinting. The podcast also examines the integration of AI tools in educational settings and the challenges of introducing AI literacy in education.
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Quick takeaways

  • Linguistic fingerprinting can detect bot-written essays, addressing plagiarism concerns.
  • Using AI detectors may lead to false positives, especially for non-native English speakers, challenging accuracy.

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AI Detectors in Education

Many teachers are concerned about students using AI tools such as chat GPT to write assignments, leading to challenges in detecting plagiarism. This has prompted the use of AI detectors to flag potentially bot-written essays, although these detectors can yield false positives, especially for non-native English speakers.

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