The Data Fix with Dr. Mél Hogan Collaborative, with Chris Gilliard
Dec 16, 2024
Chris Gilliard, Co-director of the Critical Internet Studies Institute, dives into the repercussions of AI in universities. He warns against AI's reliance on stolen materials and its inherent biases, which contradict university values. The conversation highlights the dangers of AI diminishing writing and critical thinking skills, and raises ethical concerns about plagiarism. Gilliard also critiques the double-edged nature of AI partnerships with underserved communities, questioning genuine empowerment versus exploitation, all while emphasizing the need for authentic human expression.
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Writing and Thinking
- Writing helps clarify thinking and develop new insights.
- Injecting AI into this process hinders valuable learning opportunities.
Detecting AI-Generated Text
- AI-generated text is easily detectable by experienced professors.
- Universities lack clear policies against AI use, creating a difficult situation.
Ethical Concerns of AI
- AI models are trained on often toxic internet data, including harmful content.
- AI development relies on scraping copyrighted material without consent and exploitative labor practices.