A perfect storm is brewing for reading. AI arrived as both kids and adults were already spending less time reading books than they did in the not-so-distant past. As a linguist, I study how technology influences the ways people read, write and think. This includes the impact of artificial intelligence, which is dramatically changing how people engage with books or other kinds of writing, […] … learn more→
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AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose
Is AI coming for your creative job? Maybe not – with some human intervention
Many writers, actors and other creatives are currently experiencing a small wave of panic about artificial intelligence (AI) taking over their jobs. Generative AI (GenAI) is making machine learning and creative work more accessible to everyone. But for industry professionals, the rise of generative AI can signal the destruction of creative jobs. Yet, according to a recent […] … learn more→
AI essay generator vs human writer: who does it better?
What do you think – who does the job better, an AI essay generator or a human writer? Someone will say: “Of course, a human writer, what a stupid question! Humans are genuinely creative; they write original academic papers and can choose the most relevant citations.” Another person may have a completely different vision and […] … learn more→
Audit of AI: Needs to be done so that it is fair for all parties
● If not audited, AI will harm many parties. ● AI can not only imitate work, but can also harm society. ● AI audit rules are important to provide security and fairness assurance to all parties. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has now become an integral part of human life. While AI is incredibly […] … learn more→
AI can be responsibly integrated into classrooms by answering the ‘why’ and ‘when’
Scroll through social media and you’ll find numerous videos such as “How to Use AI to write your essay in 5 minutes” or “How to skip the readings with ChatGPT.” The discourse surrounding AI in education is deafening and it’s almost entirely consumed by the question: How? How do we write the perfect prompt? How should educators […] … learn more→
AI agents are here. Here’s what to know about what they can do – and how they can go wrong
We are entering the third phase of generative AI. First came the chatbots, followed by the assistants. Now we are beginning to see agents: systems that aspire to greater autonomy and can work in “teams” or use tools to accomplish complex tasks. The latest hot product is OpenAI’s ChatGPT agent. This combines two pre-existing products (Operator […] … learn more→
AI in universities: How large language models are transforming research
Generative AI, especially large language models (LLMs), present exciting and unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for academic research and scholarship. As the different versions of LLMs (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity.ai and Grok) continue to proliferate, academic research is beginning to undergo a significant transformation. Students, researchers and instructors in higher education need AI literacy […] … learn more→
AI is now part of our world. Uni graduates should know how to use it responsibly
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an everyday part of lives. Many of us use it without even realising, whether it be writing emails, finding a new TV show or managing smart devices in our homes. It is also increasingly used in many professional contexts – from helping with recruitment to supporting health diagnoses and monitoring students’ progress in school. But apart […] … learn more→
University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers
The advent of generative AI has elicited waves of frustration and worry across academia for all the reasons one might expect: Early studies are showing that artificial intelligence tools can dilute critical thinking and undermine problem-solving skills. And there are many reports that students are using chatbots to cheat on assignments. But how do students feel about AI? And […] … learn more→
Ten reasons why AI won’t replace computer scientists anytime soon
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems expand their already impressive capabilities, it’s becoming increasingly common to think that the field of computer science will soon be a thing of the past. This is passed on to prospective students in the form of well-intentioned advice, but it’s largely hearsay from people who, despite their intelligence, speak outside their field […] … learn more→
