University degrees have become worthless due to rampant cheating, according to University tutor Mindy MacLeod. She receives unusual emails from students, including some who struggle with the English language and others whose writing appears to be generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The use of AI in university assessments has made it challenging for academics like MacLeod to determine the authenticity of student work.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/cheating-is-now-so-rampant-that-uni-degrees-have-become-worthless-20241119-p5krwq.htmlGoogle's DeepMind has partnered with a local authority to establish an AI campus where 32 students aged 16-18 will receive resources, mentoring, and expertise in AI and machine learning. The students will work on real-world projects that combine AI with fields such as health, social sciences, and the arts. Google is also investing £865,000 in an AI literacy programme across the UK, which aims to train teachers to reach over 250,000 students by 2026.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/british-pm-opens-google-backed-ai-campus-inspire-students-4774541Sydney University has announced a reversal of its cheating policy, allowing students to use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for homework or assignments. The university will phase in the change next year, requiring students to complete tasks without access to AI at key points in their degrees. Students Helia Nateghi Baygi and Angad Chawla have advocated for responsible use of AI, with the university conceding that bans on technology are untenable.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-uni-students-allowed-to-use-ai-in-radical-reversal-of-cheating-policy-20241122-p5kssv.htmlBoys Town, a nonprofit organization, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven training application designed to teach caregivers effective social skills for children. The system features AI-powered characters that simulate children's behavior and allows users to engage with them through natural language. The technology uses computer vision to interpret user cues and provides feedback on how interactions were handled in real-world scenarios, aiming to enhance the organization's mission by providing training to a wider audience worldwide.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/26/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/boys-town-announces-patent-pending-on-ai-enhanced-training-system-assistive-mixed-reality-technology/2011140The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has outlined four key dimensions to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, as prescribed by UNESCO. The first dimension emphasizes a human-centered mindset, where AI is seen as a tool to assist humans, not the other way around. The second dimension focuses on AI ethics, ensuring that information generated by AI is truthful. The third dimension involves integrating AI with other technologies, while the fourth dimension concerns competence in using AI systems. To effectively use AI in education, it is crucial for educators to understand both AI itself and its integration into educational settings, including how teachers can be assisted in their duties such as planning, teaching, assessing, and evaluating student progress.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/335977/govt-outlines-four-dimensions-of-ai-competency-in-educationThe University of Sydney has made a significant change in its policy on artificial intelligence (AI) tools, allowing students to use them in assessments without penalty, except in secure exam conditions where their use is explicitly prohibited. This decision comes as the university acknowledges that AI technology, such as ChatGPT and Quillbot, is becoming increasingly prevalent among students and teachers. The move is seen as a pragmatic approach to teaching, recognizing that students need to learn how to effectively use AI tools, rather than trying to ban them outright.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-uni-s-u-turn-on-ai-is-pragmatic-teaching-20241126-p5ktjp.htmlEducational technologist emphasizes that adapting to AI is crucial for lifelong learning, but also stresses the importance of embracing human qualities in this process.
https://channelnewsasia.com/brandstudio/IALembracesAIineducationScientists at Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) have developed artificial intelligence software to identify and address Turkish language usage errors made by foreign learners. The project, led by Gülşen Eryiğit, aims to revolutionize Turkish language teaching by creating a system tailored for Turkish, which has limited error-correcting software compared to widely spoken languages like English and Mandarin. The AI software automates error detection, categorizing mistakes in grammar, sentence structure, and syntax, and enables educators to analyze aggregated data to tailor lessons to specific needs and improve curricula based on data-driven insights.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ai-software-corrects-mistakes-in-turkish-by-foreign-learners-202950Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans to invest in several cities, including Solo, where an artificial intelligence (AI) school will be established. The AI school aims to provide young Indonesians with valuable skills in the field of artificial intelligence, aligning with President Joko Widodo's vision for a "golden Indonesia" and Minister Prabowo's goal of digitalization. Vice President Gibran has urged the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to introduce coding and AI subjects into the elementary and junior high school curriculum, which is expected to be implemented in the upcoming curriculum reform.
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