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  • Slashdot: Journals Infiltrated With ‘Copycat’ Papers That Can Be Written By AI

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    Source URL: https://science.slashdot.org/story/25/09/23/1825258/journals-infiltrated-with-copycat-papers-that-can-be-written-by-ai?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Journals Infiltrated With ‘Copycat’ Papers That Can Be Written By AI Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a significant concern regarding the misuse of text-generating AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, in rewriting scientific papers and producing fraudulent research. This highlights the potential…

  • Slashdot: Google Temporarily Pauses AI-Powered ‘Homework Helper’ Button in Chrome Over Cheating Concerns

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/09/20/029249/google-temporarily-pauses-ai-powered-homework-helper-button-in-chrome-over-cheating-concerns?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Temporarily Pauses AI-Powered ‘Homework Helper’ Button in Chrome Over Cheating Concerns Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The recent introduction of a “homework help” button in Google Chrome has sparked significant concern among educators regarding the potential for widespread cheating during online assessments. This development highlights…

  • Slashdot: AI Tool Detects LLM-Generated Text in Research Papers and Peer Reviews

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/09/19/1750226/ai-tool-detects-llm-generated-text-in-research-papers-and-peer-reviews Source: Slashdot Title: AI Tool Detects LLM-Generated Text in Research Papers and Peer Reviews Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Recent analysis conducted by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) reveals a significant increase in AI-generated text within academic submissions, particularly highlighting concerns about disclosure practices among authors. This…

  • Slashdot: ChatGPT’s New Study Mode Is Designed To Help You Learn, Not Just Give Answers

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/07/29/2042244/chatgpts-new-study-mode-is-designed-to-help-you-learn-not-just-give-answers Source: Slashdot Title: ChatGPT’s New Study Mode Is Designed To Help You Learn, Not Just Give Answers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The introduction of OpenAI’s “Study Mode” for ChatGPT aims to address concerns regarding academic integrity by fostering deeper understanding rather than simply providing answers. The mode employs…

  • Wired: ChatGPT’s Study Mode Is Here. It Won’t Fix Education’s AI Problems

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-study-mode/ Source: Wired Title: ChatGPT’s Study Mode Is Here. It Won’t Fix Education’s AI Problems Feedly Summary: OpenAI’s new study mode for ChatGPT throws questions back at students, but the learning feature doesn’t address generative AI’s underlying disruption of education. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: OpenAI’s study mode for ChatGPT represents a…

  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: Quoting ICML 2025

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/23/icml-2025/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: Quoting ICML 2025 Feedly Summary: Submitting a paper with a “hidden" prompt is scientific misconduct if that prompt is intended to obtain a favorable review from an LLM. The inclusion of such a prompt is an attempt to subvert the peer-review process. Although ICML 2025 reviewers are…

  • Slashdot: Massive Study Detects AI Fingerprints In Millions of Scientific Papers

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    Source URL: https://science.slashdot.org/story/25/07/07/231226/massive-study-detects-ai-fingerprints-in-millions-of-scientific-papers?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Massive Study Detects AI Fingerprints In Millions of Scientific Papers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: A recent study by researchers from the U.S. and Germany reveals that AI-generated content is increasingly present in academic writing, significantly altering the stylistic choices of authors. This rise in LLM-generated…

  • Slashdot: Springer Nature Book on Machine Learning is Full of Made-Up Citations

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    Source URL: https://science.slashdot.org/story/25/07/07/1354223/springer-nature-book-on-machine-learning-is-full-of-made-up-citations?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Springer Nature Book on Machine Learning is Full of Made-Up Citations Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The investigation into the textbook “Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced” highlights issues of academic integrity, particularly regarding the use of potentially AI-generated content and the fabricating of citations.…

  • Slashdot: China Shuts Down AI Tools During Nationwide College Exams

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/06/09/1849202/china-shuts-down-ai-tools-during-nationwide-college-exams?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: China Shuts Down AI Tools During Nationwide College Exams Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Major Chinese AI companies are disabling specific chatbot features during the gaokao college entrance exams to prevent cheating, highlighting a proactive approach to academic integrity. This shift demonstrates the intersection of AI…

  • Slashdot: Is Everyone Using AI to Cheat Their Way Through College?

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/05/10/2112201/is-everyone-using-ai-to-cheat-their-way-through-college?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Is Everyone Using AI to Cheat Their Way Through College? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights the concerning trend of college students utilizing generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, to cheat on assignments and exams, raising ethical questions about the use of AI in educational…