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Education
Shifting from Fear to Curiosity — GPTZero conversation with a Catholic School Board Director
Tom D’Amico, the Director of Education at the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), recently shared on CBC News a balanced approach OCSB is taking to integrating AI with the educational fabric. While we’ve chatted with many schools, we found D’Amico’s approach to be an especially forward-thinking one, and we were thrilled to sit down with him to discuss it. The OCSB, guided by D’Amico, takes an exploratory approach to the potential of AI, rather than a reactionary stance. D’Amico explains a phi
Faizan Mehdi
· 11 min read
What to do if you detect plagiarism in your classroom?
So you detected AI in your classroom… now what? A year ago everyone was asking “Is this AI?” and we were first to market to develop an AI detection tool. Now they’re asking “What do I do next?”. If you detect AI writing in a student’s work, it’s important to default to the stance of educating and raising awareness of AI’s benefits, shortcomings and hallucinations. You are here to teach, both your curriculum but also how students will move forward through the world. So in that light, start the
GPTZero Team
· 3 min read
Why educators should adopt AI
The integration of AI is redefining traditional teaching paradigms and unlocking new possibilities for personalized learning experiences and organizations like reevolutiva are at the forefront of this transformative journey. In GPTZero’s mission of shining light on pioneering AI-powered tools, we had a chance to sit down with Giorgio La Pietra, Co-Founder of reevolutiva and member of CourseFactory Team, 100% customizable courses powered by AI. In this interview, Giorgio shares his perspectives
GPTZero Team
· 3 min read
AI conversations with teachers: should AI be used in classrooms?
For today's iteration of 'AI Conversations with Teachers,' we spoke with Winston Roberts, AKA Teacher in a Suit, who’s not only an educator, but an advocate for responsible AI adoption in the classroom. After meeting GPTZero CEO, Edward, at ASU-GSV, Winston posted on LinkedIn, “I was looking forward to debating CEO Edward Tian on AI detection tools. To my surprise, GPTZero is pivoting to focus on teaching students responsible use over punishment - a refreshing approach.” We sat down with Winsto
GPTZero Team
· 5 min read
7 steps to implementing a policy on AI use at your school
We surveyed over 100 educators on if, “Your school/educational institution has a clear, well-understood policy on AI use”. 32.1% “strongly disagreed” with the above statement, and a further 16.8% of respondents “somewhat disagreed” with the statement. A more polarized 7.6% of respondents said they have “zero policy on AI.” 9.9% were neutral on whether they have clear policies on AI use, 28.2% of respondents “somewhat agreed” with the above statement. To read the full report, download GPTZero’s
GPTZero Team
· 3 min read
Navigating AI in the classroom
What is generative AI? In one sentence - generative AI refers to a type of artificial intelligence technology that can create new content, such as images, text, or music, without direct human input. Pros/cons of using AI Pros: In an educational context, generative AI can be utilized to develop personalized learning materials, generate interactive exercises, or even simulate tutoring sessions. Its potential benefits are vast, offering educators the ability to adapt content to individual stu
GPTZero Team
· 4 min read
GPTZero welcomes Dr. Dongwon Lee, commits to standard benchmarks in AI detection
GPTZero is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Dongwon Lee, Professor and Director of the Ph.D. Program at the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at Penn State University, as a faculty member and advisor. Dr. Lee brings with him a wealth of expertise and a distinguished record of research in the field of generative AI. Dr. Lee's decision to join GPTZero stems from a shared vision and a mutual commitment to tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the realm of gener
GPTZero Team
· 2 min read
ChatGPT: The World's Most Prolific Biography Author
Recently, The New York Times covered the recent proliferation of AI-generated biographies. When a former editor of The New York Times passed away, his grieving family noticed that, in addition to a few lovely obituaries, there were half a dozen biographies cropping up on Amazon. How did someone write a whole book so quickly? Some were even published on the day he died. It turns out that this book is just one example of a new, ethically-murky subgenre of literature: AI-generated biographies tha
Faizan Mehdi
· 2 min read
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
· 4 min read
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
· 3 min read
How Teachers and Students Can Prevent AI Cheating and Save the College Essay
This essay is a part of a GPTZero Series of where we are giving a voice to writers around the world. Please feel free to reach out to GPTZero if you are interested in sharing your opinions on writing and voice on our platform, please email [email protected] My name is Kellie and I am a professional writer and editor that has helped hundreds of students compose compelling essays over the past decade. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT, many are saying that the col
GPTZero Team
· 6 min read
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
Edward Tian
· 8 min read
GPTZero Improves with Diverse Data, Surpasses Competitor AI Detectors
At GPTZero, our machine learning team has been working to improve our AI accuracy. We understand the importance of minimizing false positives in the classroom to make a comfortable learning environment for students. We have recently made a considerable leap in our progress. We’ve been able to decrease inaccuracies to provide the most seamless AI transparency between teachers and students. Our Improvements On August 22nd, we deployed a deep learning model resulting in improved benchmark result
Alex Cui
· 1 min read
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
· 3 min read
AI Conversations with Teachers: Professor Christa Laser
CSU Law Professor Christa Laser discusses the implications of AI generated content in legal education.
Edward Tian
· 4 min read