What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing?

These flashcards capture key terminology and concepts discussed in the lecture about the impact of A.I. on college writing and education.

A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)

A technology capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as writing or problem-solving.

ChatGPT

A large language model developed by OpenAI that can generate text based on prompts given to it.

Academic Dishonesty

The act of cheating or engaging in unethical practices in scholarly work.

Generative A.I.

A type of artificial intelligence that creates content such as text, images, or music based on training data.

Pseudonyms

Fictitious names used to conceal one's identity.

Code Red

A state of alert announced when a company perceives a significant threat, used here to describe Google's response to A.I. advancements.

Essay Detection Tools

Services like GPTZero or Originality.ai that assess whether a piece of writing was produced by a machine.

Five-Paragraph Essay

A traditional essay structure consisting of an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Process-oriented Writing

An approach to writing that emphasizes the stages of drafting, feedback, and revision rather than just the final product.

Blue Book Exams

Traditional in-class exams where students write responses in a blue booklet, introduced as a response to concerns over A.I.-generated essays.