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"You can't even copy and paste anymore": New program allows teachers to access …
"Just use AI then re-type in."
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New College Writing Tool Tracks AI Use, Challenges Academic Integrity
A new feature in college writing platforms is set to significantly alter how students approach assignments, potentially curbing the widespread use of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. The feature, demonstrated by a student in a recent online video, provides a comprehensive "Writing Report" that tracks the entire creation process of a document. This report, which can be accessed by educators, details the number of edits, instances of pasting text, and the exact time spent on the assignment. Crucially, it includes a "GPTZero Typing Analysis" that assesses whether the writing patterns are "mostly natural compared to human-like typing patterns," noting the presence of pauses, errors, and overall proof of effort. If a document shows signs of unnatural, rapid generation or large-scale pasting without subsequent human editing, it could indicate AI assistance. This development aims to enhance academic integrity by making it more challenging for students to submit AI-generated content as their own work. Educators may now have a powerful tool to identify and address instances of AI plagiarism, prompting a re-evaluation of assignment strategies and student learning practices in the digital age.
