AI technology is challenging traditional notions of quality, leading to a reevaluation of what constitutes quality work. As AI tools like FreeChat and GPT become more sophisticated, there is a concern that work produced by humans may be devalued if it is of similar quality to AI-generated work. This shift mirrors past advancements like dictionaries and spell checkers, which have raised the bar for writing standards. The widespread use of spell checkers has eliminated the need for grading spelling, indicating a changing standard in the workplace where perfection is expected. Ultimately, technology is redefining the quality standards that society and employers now expect.
José Bowen shares about Teaching with AI on episode 518 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
The technology changed the standard that we accept.
-José Bowen
There’s a huge equity issue here, but there’s also an opportunity to raise standards.
-José Bowen
There are different things that AI can do to help us with student learning.
-José Bowen
AI has the capability to increase our ability to have relationships with students by taking away some of the other kinds of tedious things.
-José Bowen
Integrity is a universal value.
-José Bowen