One of the less-than-gracious responses to the ongoing WGA strike is that writers could simply be replaced by scripts created by artificial intelligence (AI). There are many problems with this idea, one of which is the obvious: could a program like ChatGPT actually generate a decent sci-fi fantasy script?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced and found its way into various aspects of our lives, including education; while AI has the potential to enhance learning experiences and streamline processes, its ethical implications and proper use remain critical considerations.
Recently, an incident at Texas A&M University–Commerce brought these concerns to the forefront when a professor mistakenly accused an entire class of plagiarism based on the use of an AI language model called ChatGPT. This incident has sparked discussions about the responsible use of AI in education and the need for clear guidelines to prevent such misunderstandings.
The professor (Dr. Jared Mumm) utilized ChatGPT to test whether his students had employed AI to generate their final assignments, however, he was unaware that ChatGPT does not function as a plagiarism detection tool, and after running the papers through ChatGPT, the AI mistakenly claimed that all the assignments were produced by the chatbot itself.
A professor mistakenly accused an entire class of plagiarism, claiming that their essays were created by ChatGPT’s AI.
Consequently, the class faced allegations of plagiarism, leading to the temporary withholding of their diplomas. Dr. Mumm failed every essay with an “X” grade, giving the students the option to submit a makeup assignment or risk failing the course and not graduating. Some students attempted to prove the authenticity of their work by providing timestamps on their Google Documents, but the professor dismissively responded, “I don’t grade AI bullshit.”
Although one student managed to clear their name by providing Google Docs timestamps and receiving an apology, the matter has been escalated to the university’s administration. Texas A&M University confirmed that no students failed the class or were prevented from graduating due to the incident. Investigations are currently underway, and the students’ diplomas are being withheld pending further action.
The misuse of ChatGPT in this case highlights the need for proper understanding and awareness of the capabilities and limitations of AI tools in educational settings. While ChatGPT can generate text, including collegiate-level essays, it is not designed to detect AI-generated plagiarism.
AI programs specifically developed for detecting plagiarism include Winston AI, Content at Scale, Writer AI, GPTZero, and Giant Language Model Test Room (GLTR). OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, does offer its own plagiarism detection tool — but its accuracy is considered limited.
This incident has sparked debates surrounding the responsible use of AI in education and calls for clearer guidelines on the use of AI tools to avoid similar misunderstandings and unfair accusations. While some schools in the United States have already taken steps to block ChatGPT from being used on campuses, the response from institutions globally remains varied.
It is essential for educational institutions to carefully consider the implications of AI usage and establish appropriate policies to ensure academic integrity while leveraging the benefits of AI technology.
Professor Fails Entire Class Due To False Claims Made By ChatGPT
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The IRS is making strides towards a more convenient and direct tax filing experience for taxpayers. In a recent report submitted to Congress, the agency outlined its plans to launch a test run of free, government-operated tax preparation software in the upcoming 2024 filing season.
This initiative has the potential to eliminate the need for reliance on industry giants like Intuit, streamlining the complex process of filling out intricate forms and performing calculations; the envisioned system may even introduce pre-filled tax forms, where taxpayers simply need to verify the information already known to the government, instead of laboriously entering it themselves.
With the IRS’s ability to detect errors in tax filings, it’s logical to explore a system that provides taxpayers with upfront information on their owed amounts or anticipated refunds.
A free government-operated tax preparation software is in the works for the upcoming 2024 filing season (Image: “IRS 1040 Tax Form Being Filled Out” by kenteegardin)
Under the directive of the Treasury Department, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year, the IRS will initiate a pilot program involving a select group of taxpayers to gain insights into effectively managing such a system.
The comprehensive report, available in PDF format, examines the challenges and costs associated with developing direct filing options. It also includes survey results that reflect taxpayer opinions on the program. The IRS concluded that many taxpayers are keen on utilizing a free tool provided by the agency for tax preparation. It affirms the IRS’s capability to develop such a tool, as long as it receives consistent support in the government’s budget.
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, who submitted the report to Congress, emphasized that government-run direct filing programs are already prevalent in numerous other countries. He stated:
“The IRS is committed to delivering significantly improved services by providing taxpayers with tools, information, and assistance to make it easier to comply with their tax filing obligations. Direct File – which is already used in various tax jurisdictions worldwide – has long been discussed as an option to enhance the customer experience for U.S. taxpayers.”
E-filing companies (including Intuit, the creator of TurboTax), actively hindered public access to free and user-friendly filing alternatives. (Image: “TurboTax Basic 2003 box disc and store receipt” by Jonathan Schilling)
This development is the latest one in an ongoing narrative that traces back to a revealing report by ProPublica in 2019, which exposed how e-filing companies (including Intuit, the creator of TurboTax), actively hindered public access to free and user-friendly filing alternatives.
These companies went back on their agreement with the IRS, wherein they promised to offer free direct filing options for low- and middle-income taxpayers in exchange for the IRS refraining from creating its own program — although these companies did create such options, they intentionally concealed them from the public, even manipulating search engine results.
In response, the IRS updated the Free File agreement to explicitly prohibit commercial tax preparation entities from hiding the availability of free filing options. The IRS also revoked its commitment to rely on companies like Intuit and H&R Block for the development of simplified filing software, which gave the IRS the autonomy to establish its own program.
In 2021, Intuit announced its departure from the Free File program, citing the program’s restrictions as too burdensome to comply with. Subsequently, in 2022, the company faced a $141 million fine for deceptively misleading customers into paying for the TurboTax “Free Edition.”
The progress towards a government-operated, free tax filing system signifies a significant milestone in ongoing endeavors to enhance the taxpayer experience and simplify the filing process.
A Free Tax Software From The US Government Is In The Plans For 2024
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The King turned an all-alone jam into a royal fail in a playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Although the Game Boy-inspired Analogue Pocket is probably the company’s most recognizable creation, Analogue has been creating updated versions of classic consoles for years, including the NES, SNES, and the Sega Genesis. Its next console, the Analogue Duo, perfectly resurrects NEC’s TurboGrafx-16, and while it was …
Hyundai is putting a relatively quick end to a class-action lawsuit over a viral TikTok car theft challenge. The automaker has agreed to pay a settlement worth up to $200 million to compensate roughly 9 million US Hyundai and Kia owners. About $145 million is earmarked for out-of-pocket losses for customers whose cars were stolen or damaged and weren’t covered by insurance. The companies also say they’ll cover insurance deductibles, higher insurance premiums and other related expenses.
The settlement covers a wide range of Hyundai and Kia cars released between the 2011 and 2022 model years, including the Elantra, Santa Fe and Tucson. The 2011-2014 Genesis Coupe is also included. The marques will pay up to $6,125 per owner for the total loss of a car, and up to $3,375 for damage to the vehicle and any personal property.
The brands have already released a dealership-installed update that improves theft prevention for certain models (such as the 2017-2020 Elantra, 2015-2019 Sonata and 2020-2021 Venue) by disabling push-to-start and lengthening the alarm. Other vehicles that can receive updates will get theirs by June. As part of the settlement, Hyundai and Kia will also offer up to $300 to help drivers buy anti-theft devices. They say they’ve already provided “tens of thousands” of free steering wheel locks to affected customers, and have provided AAA insurance options for customers who had trouble maintaining coverage.
The “Kia Challenge” emerged in mid-2022 after “Kia Boyz” posted TikTok videos showing how they used USB cables to hot-wire many Hyundai and Kia cars without anti-theft immobilizers. Thefts of those makes surged not long after, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration got involved after at least 14 crashes and eight deaths were linked to the viral clips.
The settlement heads off a high-profile court battle with owners, although it won’t necessarily eliminate lawsuits from cities like Cleveland, San Diego and Seattle. It also underscores the cost of security issues in the social media era — it doesn’t take much for a weakness to become public knowledge.
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The royal couple said they were involved in a “catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi” in Manhattan this week.
Solving the world’s numerous environmental crises requires creativity—that much is clear. But does that mandate for imagination mean we have to reconsider (and repurpose) dirty, disposable diapers? A team of engineers from Japan’s University of Kitakyushu seems to think it’s worth a shot.
Couples in Mesopotamia could have been the first ones smooching as we know it. New research analyzing written records from the area reveals that people in the Cradle of Civilization could have participated in the oldest recorded acts of kissing.
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