OpenAI quietly removed its tool for detecting writing generated by AI, citing accuracy concerns.
Fears of students using generative AI like ChatGPT to cheat have driven some schools to ban its use.
Experts told Insider ChatGPT exacerbates underlying issues in education — like excessive testing and formulaic essays.
OpenAI, the creator of viral chatbot ChatGPT, has quietly scuppered a tool that detects AI-generated text, citing accuracy concerns.
Rebecca Tan, a lecturer at the National University of Singapore, told Insider that educators are adapting to a reality where generative AI is widely available.
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OpenAI, —, Rebecca Tan, Turnitin, Leah Henrickson
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National University of Singapore, Washington Post, Times Higher Education, USA, Turnitin, University of Leeds