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AI: Friend or foe? A conversation with Martha Brockenbrough

Jul 11, 2024

Martha Brockenbrough is an insightful author who dives into the complex implications of artificial intelligence in writing and education. She discusses the ethical challenges of AI tools, stressing originality and copyright issues. Martha shares strategies to motivate students to produce original work instead of relying on AI, while also addressing fears around job losses in teaching due to capitalism's influence. She emphasizes the importance of fostering human connections in education as a counterbalance to technology's rise.

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The ethical implications of AI in writing highlight the need to safeguard authors' rights and ensure creative integrity.

Teaching writing in the age of AI requires innovative strategies that prioritize human interaction and foster critical thinking skills.

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Ethics of AI in Writing

The implications of using artificial intelligence in writing raise significant ethical concerns, particularly regarding the training of AI models. Many text and image generating tools are trained on copyrighted or stolen material, making their use problematic for writers. This raises moral questions about the impact on authors who depend on their original work for income, as relying on AI-generated content can threaten their livelihoods. While some AI tools can assist in writing, they must be used cautiously and ethically, ensuring they do not exploit the creative work of others.

Intro

2min

Ethics of AI in Writing

10min

Motivating Students Beyond AI

7min

AI, Capitalism, and the Future of Teaching

6min

Exploring AI Through Literature and Community Engagement

3min

1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs.

Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250765925/futuretense

Martha's website: https://martha-brockenbrough.squarespace.com/

Martha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marthabee/

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