Navigating Watermarking and AI Usage

Watermarking is seen as a preliminary measure rather than a permanent solution in the chaotic landscape of digital content protection. Achieving a universally accepted watermarking standard would require extensive international cooperation, which is unlikely. The risk of public access to decryption keys undermines the effectiveness of watermarking. The effectiveness of generative AI in creating instructional materials raises ethical concerns, especially when instructors ban its use among students. Transparency in employing AI tools for educational purposes is essential, as it models ethical behavior for students and reassures them about AI's role in their future careers.