Educators are debating the ethics of incorporating AI technology in education.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, specifically in grading essays, has sparked a heated ethical debate among educators. While some educators see AI as a useful tool for streamlining the grading process, others have expressed concerns about its impact on personalized feedback and the ethical considerations surrounding student work. This was reported by CNN, who spoke to various experts in the field.

Diane Gayeski, a professor at Ithaca College, is one of the educators who uses AI to assist in grading essays. She believes it is important to have open discussions with students about the AI-generated feedback they receive in order to deepen their understanding of their work. Gayeski sees AI as a teaching or research assistant, helping with the initial grading process. "It does a pretty good job at that," she told CNN.

According to a report by Tyton Partners, there has been a significant increase in the use of AI among both students and faculty members. Tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot are becoming more prevalent in educational settings. However, the lack of clear guidelines for teachers using AI has raised ethical questions about the integrity of grading processes and the potential exploitation of student work.

Dorothy Leidner, a professor of business ethics at the University of Virginia, believes that the ethical use of AI depends on the context and nature of the assessment. While AI may excel in tasks with clear right and wrong answers, Leidner argues that human involvement is necessary for assignments that require subjective evaluation. "A teacher should be responsible for grading but can give some responsibility to the AI," she said.

Leslie Layne, a writing workshop instructor, has raised concerns about the ethical implications of uploading student work to AI platforms without their consent, especially for academic endeavors like dissertations. Layne stressed the importance of maintaining the teacher-student relationship and respecting intellectual property rights.

Recently, the government has issued regulations for the use of AI. These regulations require federal agencies to appoint key personnel, including a chief artificial intelligence officer, to oversee the implementation of AI. Additionally, nearly 100 professionals will be hired by summer 2024 to strengthen the AI workforce. Vice President Kamala Harris, who advocated for these regulations, and President Joe Biden hope that these policies will set a global standard for AI governance. Agencies are required to implement safeguards by December 1st to assess, test, and monitor the impacts of AI. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of AI use, unless it is deemed essential for the functioning of the agency.

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