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Academics criticized for excessive AI use at conference

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

An academic attendee at a recent conference observed that a significant portion of participants, estimated at 5-10%, were not attentively listening to presentations. More surprisingly, during a Q&A session, most panelists, excluding the author, used AI on their laptops to generate responses to questions posed by a respondent. The author expressed dismay at this perceived laziness and disrespect, questioning the intellectual integrity of relying on AI for such tasks when presenters should be experts in their fields. This experience has prompted reflection on the use of AI in academic settings and research. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the potential for AI to diminish critical thinking and engagement in academic environments.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of personal reflections and opinions on AI usage in an academic conference setting, rather than a factual event or release.

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Academics criticized for excessive AI use at conference

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  1. Lobsters — AI tag TIER_1 English(EN) · by oceanhaiyang ·

    I attended a conference recently and AI use by academics was absurd

    <p>As we listened to talks most people were stuck doing pointless tasks on their phones and computers. Less than 10%, likely 5%, were listening attentively. This was quite sad for me.</p> <p>The thing I would like to share the most, that shocked me more than any AI use I've seen …

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I attended a conference recently and AI use by academics was absurd https://lobste.rs/s/qn7jtv/i_attended_conference_recently_ai_use_by # AI # Academia # Techno

    I attended a conference recently and AI use by academics was absurd https://lobste.rs/s/qn7jtv/i_attended_conference_recently_ai_use_by # AI # Academia # Technology

    LINKS lobste.rs/…/i_attended_conference_recentl…

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