#academic-integrity

#academic-integrity

Columbia University is increasingly punishing dissenting voices while allowing antisemitic sentiments to flourish among students.

Two Barnard College students were expelled for their involvement in an anti-Israel protest that disrupted a Columbia University class.

Over 200 papers were retracted by the journal due to serious concerns about the quality and integrity of the peer-review process.

The initial study incorrectly suggested black plastic utensils posed cancer risks due to a simple calculation error.

The lawsuit highlights a student's alleged unfair punishment for using AI to assist, amid unclear school policies regarding AI usage.

Education has shifted focus from actual learning to proxies like grades and degrees, leading to significant inflation in both metrics.

The lawsuit challenges the fairness of punishing students for AI use when it was not prohibited at the time of their project.

AI cheating is a significant concern as students can submit AI-generated work undetected, outperforming human students. Institutions need to address this issue proactively.

Academic integrity is increasingly compromised in the age of generative AI, necessitating urgent discussions on the definition and implications of cheating.

Generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, has significantly transformed the role of essays in education, challenging traditional assessment methods.

Coursera will introduce AI tools for academic integrity and grading, including detecting AI use.

Upholding ethics in eLearning is crucial for safeguarding data privacy, intellectual property rights, and ensuring accessibility and academic integrity.

Concern over high fees and editorial independence in scientific publishing.

Editorial board members resigned from JHE due to changes undermining their values.

Restructuring could hinder quality through reduced editorial support.

Juan Manuel Corchado faced massive retraction of 75 papers due to unethical citation practices that inflated his academic standing.

Citing AI tools like ChatGPT is essential for maintaining credibility and transparency in academic work.

Proper citation of ChatGPT is crucial for transparency and ethical academic practices.

Acknowledging AI contributions fosters trust and prevents plagiarism.

A fraudulent scheme inflated Saudi Arabia's academic reputation through false affiliations, resulting in a dramatic drop in highly cited researchers.

Professor Mike Brogden refused to alter his findings on domestic violence, leading to a significant dispute with civil servants who commissioned his research.

Existing academic policies are outdated due to the rapid integration of AI technologies in educational settings.

Generative AI is transforming scholarly publishing but requires a shared understanding and framework to manage its implications.

Librarians are increasingly involved in addressing ethical concerns related to generative AI technology in academic environments.

AI cheating detection methods are improving, with OpenAI achieving 99.9% accuracy in identifying AI-written text.

Educational institutions must adapt grading methods as AI tools like ChatGPT become widespread among students.

AI is widely used for homework help by students.

Fossil fuel companies' funding of universities is undermining climate action and delaying the green transition.

Fossil fuel companies have significant influence in universities, creating potential conflicts of interest that undermine climate research integrity.

Oil companies partner with universities to manage reputations while increasing fossil fuel production, revealing a conflict of interest in climate discussions.

AI-generated exam answers fooled professors, raising concerns about the integrity of educational assessments.