The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives has certainly brought many benefits. As helpful as this technology has been, however, it has brought its fair share of problems, from political “deepfakes” to students automating their homework. AI detectors – themselves artificial intelligence programs – have become crucial tools. But how accurate are they, really? The Declaration of Independence, written more than two centuries before such technology existed, was recently flagged by one such program as 98% AI content.
AI Is Not Infallible
Before artificial intelligence, academics had to rely on personal knowledge to catch students trying to take the easy road with their papers and work. If something seemed suspicious, they’d research materials and even consult with colleagues to see if plagiarism was a factor. Today, many…
