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Edward Tian
Edward is the CEO of GPTZero. He previously worked on synthetic data research at Microsoft AI, and as an investigative journalist at the BBC.
The queen is dead
AI: ‘It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen.’ AI Prompted to Sound Like Shakespeare: In profoundest grief, we doth herald the demise of Her Majesty, the Queen. Shakespeare: The Queen, my lord, is dead. Literary scholars have pointed out that for the famous line in Macbeth Act 5, Scene 4, Shakespeare had at least two if not three other options for announcing the Queen’s death. * The Queen is dead, my lord. * My lord, the Queen is dead. * An
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AI Detection is No Longer Binary
During the initial phase of widespread AI adoption, the world became awash with copycats. With little understanding of hallucinations or how LLMs work, people copied and pasted directly from AI writing assistants and passed it off as their own work. This was a largely experimental phase, where AI was brand new and people were experimenting with the form. We’re now entering a new phase of GPT usage. Writers, students, and users of AI writing assistants are growing more sophisticated than to sim
Edward Tian
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5 Steps Towards Responsible AI Detection
Moments before signing a landmark partnership impacting millions of teachers, our partners at the American Federation of Teachers asked us a question. What does it mean to use your tool responsibly? Ever since GPTZero started the AI detection movement last year, our team has been grappling with how we can continue to lead responsibly and set global standards for this technology. Our answer returns to a core mission — to restore human connection, in spaces strained by AI. It means not defaultin
Edward Tian
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Towards Saving the Internet: Introducing 'Save Scans' on Origin
Today, we’re excited to announce a major update to Origin — giving users the ability to transfer and save content discovered on our Origin chrome extension for further analysis in the GPTZero Dashboard. This feature builds upon Origin’s last update, which enabled the scanning of entire websites for AI analysis. We realized that just scanning as you browse wasn't enough. People needed a way to remember, revisit, and re-analyze the content they encounter daily. The New Power of Origin With
Edward Tian
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GPTZero Partners with American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to Introduce New AI Education Tools to Classrooms
In October, GPTZero and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) announced our new partnership to build a pedagogical framework and tools for responsible AI adoption in education. This new alliance is the first of its kind between an AI technology company and a teachers union with over a million members, working to bridge the gap between AI technologies and our classrooms. Working with AI, not against it There is, without a doubt, a place for AI in the classroom, according to Randi Weinga
Edward Tian
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AI Conversations with Teachers: Henna Punjabi
For today's iteration of 'AI Conversations with Teachers,' I am speaking with Henna Punjabi. Henna is an Instructional Designer for Texas State University Libraries, with a passion for creating online curricula that effectively help students learn. Having experienced the highs and lows of online education as a student during COVID-19, Henna has a unique perspective on the importance of designing educational content that is engaging and effective. With her expertise in instructional design, she i
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AI Conversation with Teachers: Professor M. David Burghardt
Hofstra Engineering Professor David Burghardt discusses adapting the use of ChatGPT in education for industry readiness.
Edward Tian
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AI Conversations with Teachers: Professor Christa Laser
CSU Law Professor Christa Laser discusses the implications of AI generated content in legal education.
Edward Tian
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GPTZero Public Letter to White House Presidential Advisory Committee
On July 21, the White House announced that OpenAI, Google, and other actors pledged to watermark AI content for safety after notable high profile policy discussions. In response, GPTZero and affiliate researchers have submitted our own recommendations to the White House on responsible AI adoption and detection. Our full recommendations are released and now available to the public below. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology July 23, 2023 Thank you for the opportunity to s
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GPTZero Acquires Percent Human to Preserve Student Work in Primary Schools
Percent Human has joined forces with GPTZero to preserve student work in primary and secondary schools.
Edward Tian
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Introducing GPTZero's New Full Page Scan
Last week, GPTZero launched an exciting new update — the ability to scan and analyze entire webpages for AI text. "With the emergence and advancement of AI-generated content, we wanted to make validating the source of information as easy as a click of a button." said Edward, our CEO. "With this new update, people are now able to." The feature, Full Page Scan, is available free to all users of the Origin Chrome Extension. The feature allows users to detect AI-generated content across an entire
Edward Tian
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Newsguard’s GPTZero Powered Investigation
Gordon Crovitz and Steven Brill, co-CEOs of Newsguard, first approached GPTZero to learn more about our technologies in March. Veteran journalists, Crovitz and Brill shared their work combatting misinformation and preserving transparency in news. It resonated with GPTZero’s mission to preserve what's human. With a shared goal, we were excited to make a meaningful impact together. The Challenge: The emergence of generative AI posed a grave threat to trust in information consumption across the
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Discussing AI Policy with the UK Royal Society
On July 6th, 2023, a remarkable gathering of minds occurred under the banner of the UK Royal Society. A collection of academic and industry experts in artificial intelligence convened for a policy roundtable, to explore complex topics in AI development and potential government action in the UK. Among the participants was GPTZero, adding a unique perspective on AI regulation and adoption. The event started with opening remarks from Andrew Blake, former lab director of Microsoft Research, and mac
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Authenticity in the Application Process — Case Study with Coding it Forward
At GPTZero, we strive to empower organizations with the tools to respond to AI. In this case-study, we explore how the GPTZero detection model aided Coding it Forward in ensuring the integrity of their 2023 application process. Let's dive into the details. Several components of our application process require a personal touch — elaborations on past experiences, future goals, and detailed thought processes. AI-generated responses to these questions lacked nuance and prevented our reviewers from
Edward Tian
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Anthology and GPTZero, towards an impactful AI response on Blackboard
Among the most impactful organizations that touch the day-to-day workflows of millions of students and teachers are learning management systems, the platforms where our course materials, discussions, and assignments are housed. Anthology — which runs Blackboard, is one of the most far-reaching learning management systems in the world, used in thousands of schools, colleges, and universities. Senior leadership at Anthology, after a thorough evaluation of the emerging solutions in the AI detectio
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