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30. AI is one of the most frightening developments out there right now.

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 04:29 PM

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I recently ran my resume through an AI detector, and it came back as 95% certain AI had written it. Nope, it was just my dense writing style and particular word usage. But I understand why college students would use it; they are focused on the GPA and if it helps them get the A they think they need, they'll use it. Glad I'm done with school (at least that kind of school).

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This is what I'm dealing with: Assignment I gave to one of my classes..... [View all] Coventina Yesterday OP

Probably too busy texting to listen to you. Ritabert Yesterday #1

Exactly. Ray Bruns 8 hrs ago #61

"Yes. No. Check Your Class Notes." ColoringFool Yesterday #2

This, right here. relayerbob Yesterday #20

Tell them: the most important thing you need to learn from this class... Wounded Bear Yesterday #3

So frustrating. Traildogbob Yesterday #4

They don't have to buy a report. All they have to do is use a free dumbing-down tool from one of highplainsdem Yesterday #15

Wow. Traildogbob Yesterday #22

Teaching is challenging, and an existentially important profession. What the AI companies have done to it is highplainsdem Yesterday #29

AI is one of the most frightening developments out there right now. COL Mustard Yesterday #30

I can relate. Conjuay 7 hrs ago #64

The AI companies have leaned very hard into promoting AI "democratizing" talent - letting people highplainsdem 7 hrs ago #65

"As I age, death does not seem as horrifying as it used to be" llmart 6 hrs ago #73

Write them back, saying... Totally Tunsie Yesterday #5

Except be president. ananda Yesterday #10

But only if he has a multimillionaire father who is willing to bankroll all his failures! 🤣 ShazzieB Yesterday #33

I heard an interview several years ago on NPR mcar Yesterday #6

and "I wasted my whole weekend studying when I could have been having a good time!" erronis Yesterday #8

Yep mcar Yesterday #19

I actually recall that when I tutored back in the 70s GenThePerservering Yesterday #13

And "teaching to the test" where tests have become easier to grade - multiple choices, etc. erronis Yesterday #21

The Republican's Dumbing Down America is working...... popsdenver 6 hrs ago #69

I went to a Jesuit uni in the late 70s mcar Yesterday #34

I was always glad when a test or quiz was postponed. LisaM Yesterday #24

"I will teach you to think." BarbD Yesterday #41

In 1963 I was told "Think before you speak, then don't speak" dickthegrouch 5 hrs ago #75

Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but it's the students' fault MadameButterfly Yesterday #48

Sometimes it isn't about learning vs memorizing... it's about recall OhioBlue 22 hrs ago #53

Well, sorry you didn't get to raise your grade MadameButterfly 15 hrs ago #60

I had a house mate in 1990 IbogaProject 5 hrs ago #74

"...do I have to go out of my way to find the research?" CBHagman Yesterday #7

and his definition of "go out of my way to find the research" is probably ask chatGPT. (n/t) thesquanderer Yesterday #17

Since many students gravitate to AI's as their first source of information ... SomewhereInTheMiddle 15 hrs ago #59

Tell the student they can get five points of credit on the assignment... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #9

But don't hold your breath while waiting SheltieLover Yesterday #27

Exactly. I taught at a state college in NC. littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #56

When I was in Catechism class and I failed to pay attention I got a ruler across the hand. Jacson6 Yesterday #11

Brace yourself. There's more of them coming up through GPV Yesterday #12

How sad. LoisB Yesterday #14

I quit teaching after 15 years because of stuff like this perdita9 Yesterday #16

That must be BEYOND frustrating OddMom20 Yesterday #18

I've never been a teacher.. bless every one of you mountain grammy Yesterday #23

Also retired prof here... flor-de-jasmim Yesterday #25

Answer email with message to refer to their class notes. SheltieLover Yesterday #26

Classes need Helper Captains in the class to prod the sheep along bucolic_frolic Yesterday #28

You didn't mention whether the student was male or female. I would guess it was a male. flashman13 Yesterday #31

Yes, a male. nt Coventina Yesterday #37

"...don't be an ignorant creep..." is a good place to start. 3catwoman3 Yesterday #43

Agree completely Grim Chieftain Yesterday #32

You didn't say if the student could read. Sneederbunk Yesterday #35

Let me provide some balance here Sympthsical Yesterday #36

I am not that kind of professor AT ALL. Coventina Yesterday #39

I understand that Sympthsical Yesterday #46

It's not every student, but a lot of them. Coventina Yesterday #50

Oh, it'd be a whole conversation Sympthsical 6 hrs ago #68

Critical thinking isn't the focus of a K-12 education anymore, if it ever really was. Jedi Guy 4 hrs ago #76

I love your asignment! Mossfern Yesterday #49

Thanks! You're so kind! Yes, I'm an art history professor. Coventina 23 hrs ago #51

Hmmm, let's see BlueSpot 19 hrs ago #55

You did really well for someone without prior knowledge! Coventina 6 hrs ago #67

A little Trump in the making? peppertree Yesterday #38

According to his sister BaronChocula 4 hrs ago #77

Smacks of effort, man. cab67 Yesterday #40

The student's nose is probably superglued to their phone, so they missed class despite being there. Vinca Yesterday #42

I want to sign up for your class. Permanut Yesterday #44

Geez Figarosmom Yesterday #45

Lets hear it Cherokee100 Yesterday #47

gawd I'm glad I'm out mike_c 23 hrs ago #52

Jeezus. Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #54

Is this class an elective or a requirement for a degree? fujiyamasan 16 hrs ago #57

IOW, ChatGPT couldn't figure it out for them. n/t flvegan 15 hrs ago #58

Graphic Organizers Scalded Nun 8 hrs ago #62

"Ask a classmate who was paying attention when I gave instructions." Reader Rabbit 8 hrs ago #63

Wow D_Master81 7 hrs ago #66

I've seen lots of articles and social media posts about many college kids being shocked if they're highplainsdem 6 hrs ago #72

Are you an Art History prof? Happy Hoosier 6 hrs ago #70

Yes I am. Coventina 2 hrs ago #80

Awesome, she just returned from Italy on an Art History field trip over Spring Break. NT Happy Hoosier 2 hrs ago #82

I did a study abroad trip with my students to Florence for a month back in 2023. Coventina 1 hr ago #84

They didn't have anynproblems... Happy Hoosier 17 min ago #85

Maybe the only thing this student (and others?) may learn from you is the meaning of CONSEQUENCES! ihaveaquestion 6 hrs ago #71

You're in school. Mblaze 3 hrs ago #78

"Do you want a good result?" OldBaldy1701E 3 hrs ago #79

I'm having a hard time understanding the replies here given OP's presentation of the assignment. Ilikepurple 2 hrs ago #81

"go out of my way" lol...there is a non so subtle messag in that phrase BlueWaveNeverEnd 1 hr ago #83