Do the ‘Cite’ Thing, Part II

Do the ‘Cite’ Thing, Part II

In an earlier post, I surveyed differing approaches to issues of sourcing, transparency and ‘information integrity’ in generative AI platforms. The underlying questions there dealt with how AI tools handle sourcing and citation within their own algorithmically generated output. A second distinct but related challenge deals with developing new norms around transparency and disclosure as it relates to human use of AI tools in the human authorship of work—which is to say our work, and the work of our students.

Do the ‘Cite’ Thing, Part II

Do the ‘Cite’ Thing: Collisions Between Humans, AI Chatbots, and Citation

Several recent conversations with colleagues at NMC have me mulling over emergent challenges at the intersection of Generative AI and academic practices regarding sourcing and citation. Among these challenges, two seem most prominent. Both involve preserving the integrity of a chain of information—what came from where, or who contributed what—but in slightly different ways.

Generative AI – What Could it Mean for Higher Education?

Generative AI – What Could it Mean for Higher Education?

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a significant technological advancement in recent years, and its impact is being felt across several industries, including higher education. As a community college, it’s essential to understand the...
The Evolution of AI: ChatGTP

The Evolution of AI: ChatGTP

Days before the holiday break, my news and listserv feeds blew up with headlines about a new service from OpenAI called ChatGPT. If you are unfamiliar with OpenAI this New York Time article gives you some background information about ChatGPT. For those without access...
Thank You and Good Luck, Justin.

Thank You and Good Luck, Justin.

Six years ago, in 2015, when I walked into the Ed Tech offices on my first day, there was a young man sitting at the first desk. He looked barely over 15-years-old, with a faint stubble shadow on his chin and a broad smile. In the initial team meeting that morning, I...