Why We’re Not Using AI in This Course, Despite Its Obvious Benefits

Emerging Ethics' decision to exclude AI from their course, despite its obvious benefits, highlights the growing concern over AI-generated content in educational settings. The article suggests that the use of AI could undermine the authenticity of student work and create uncertainty around authorship. For website owners, particularly those in the education sector, this decision has significant implications. As AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, website owners may need to reassess their content policies and consider implementing measures to detect and prevent AI-generated submissions. This could involve using AI-detection tools or updating their terms of service to explicitly prohibit the use of AI-generated content. To prepare for this shift, website owners can take several actionable steps: (1) review and update their llms.txt files to ensure they are prepared for potential AI-generated traffic, (2) consider implementing AI-detection tools to monitor user-generated content, and (3) develop clear guidelines for users on the acceptable use of AI-generated content on their platforms.