Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova What Should Colleges Do about ChatGPT?
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May 15, 2025 Nate and Maria kick off with a witty discussion on unexpected predictions, including Maria's win in Monte Carlo. They dive deep into the controversial topic of college students using ChatGPT for cheating. The duo emphasizes the need for colleges to adapt and rethink assessments that encourage genuine learning. Personal anecdotes add humor to their reflections on academic integrity. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of AI in education and the need for innovative teaching strategies.
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ChatGPT Challenges Academic Integrity
- ChatGPT makes cheating on written assignments tempting and hard to detect without active supervision.
- Professors need to adapt assignments to counter AI-assisted cheating effectively.
Combat Cheating with Supervised Exams
- Use in-person exams or supervised conversations to verify student understanding.
- Quiz students about their own papers to deter AI-generated cheating.
Lack of Academic Consequences
- Institutions often lack strict consequences for cheating due to external pressures.
- Without penalties, academic dishonesty tends to persist and demotivate honest educators.