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.

Chat GPT-4 vs. Gemini Ultra (formerly Bard)

Chat GPT-4 vs. Gemini Ultra (formerly Bard)

The Ed Tech team, CIE, NMC Library, and Ali Thornton are working hard to keep NMC faculty and staff updated with the latest information and knowledge about Generative AI.  A colleague from Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada shared a YouTube video...
Welcome to Spring 2024 – Ed Tech Tid(m)bits

Welcome to Spring 2024 – Ed Tech Tid(m)bits

As I write this, it’s -10 windchill outside and I’m missing Tim Hortons coffee and Timbits. It’s a shame TC doesn’t have a Tim Hortons, the closest one is in Gaylord. Growing up downstate in metro Detroit, Tim Hortons started popping up in the...
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...