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Writing is an exercise in the art of persuasion. If we use AI we lose the art
Every reader deserves to be informed about whether what they are reading is human or AI
TL;DR
- There is a concern that universities are producing graduates without essential skills due to excessive AI use in assignments.
- A university pro vice-chancellor's opinion piece, written "with" AI and not disclosed, sparked debate about AI authorship.
- The author argues that transparency about AI use is crucial for readers to understand the source of an opinion piece.
- Clear "de minimis" standards for AI use in academic and published writing are proposed, distinguishing between AI as a tool and AI as an author.
- Universities are urged to adopt specific rules for AI integration in teaching and learning, given the rapid adoption by students.
- Newspapers like the SMH and The Age are implementing policies requiring AI non-use guarantees from contributors.