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Turkish student creates custom AI device for cheating university exam, gets arrested
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
A Turkish university student has been arrested and detained for using AI and hidden devices to cheat on a university entrance exam. The student used a camera disguised as a shirt button and an AI software connected to a hidden device in their shoe to scan and answer exam questions. The student was caught behaving suspiciously during the exam. Another person who assisted the student was also detained. This incident brings to mind previous cases of cheating involving wireless communications and computers, such as the Eudaemons, a group of physics students from the University of California who developed a computer device to predict roulette outcomes in casinos.
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Body cameras, facial recognition, analytics: Govt institutions tap AI to fight exam cheating
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
In an effort to combat exam cheating, educational institutions in India are harnessing technology such as body cameras, facial recognition, and AI-based analytics. The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) plans to use facial recognition technology to detect impersonation and monitor student movements during exams. The Karnataka Public Service Commission has equipped invigilators with body cameras, CCTV cameras, and jammers to prevent malpractices. However, concerns about privacy and data security have been raised, highlighting the need for transparency and informed consent. The effectiveness of these technologies in curbing exam cheating remains to be seen.
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Secret calculator hack brings ChatGPT to the TI-84, enabling easy cheating
Arstechnica
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11m ago
Medial
A YouTube creator named "ChromaLock" demonstrated how he modified a Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator to connect to the internet and access OpenAI's ChatGPT, potentially enabling cheating on tests. The custom hardware modification allows users to type in problems on the calculator and receive live responses from ChatGPT. ChromaLock faced engineering challenges during development, but successfully installed the custom board into the calculator's housing without visible modifications. The system includes cheating tools like an image browser, app browser, and potential camera feature. However, using such a device for cheating is unethical and academically dishonest.
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How to get students to stop using AI.
The Verge
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3m ago
Medial
James D. Walsh’s New York Magazine piece addresses student cheating with AI tools like ChatGPT. While many accept AI's classroom presence and propose reimagining curricula, Ted Gioia suggests a return to analog methods. In his newsletter, The Honest Broker, Gioia advocates for handwritten work, oral exams, and increased test difficulty to minimize AI reliance and encourage creative thinking. This approach emphasizes traditional assessment methods to evaluate student knowledge authentically.
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“Do not open robots,” warns Oregon State amid college food delivery bomb prank
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Oregon State University issued a bomb threat warning regarding Starship Technologies' food delivery robots. By the evening, a suspect was arrested and it was confirmed that there were no bombs inside the robots. The threat led to the suspension of the service. Starship Technologies stated that the threat was made by a student as a joke and they are cooperating with authorities. The robots are used by students and staff of Oregon State University for remote food deliveries. OSU introduced the robot food delivery system in 2020 and it is now in use at about 60 locations worldwide.
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We're getting closer to OpenAI's first device
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Sam Altman and Jony Ive are reportedly working on OpenAI's first hardware device. Tang Tan, an Apple executive, has joined LoveFrom, Ive's design firm, to work on the hardware engineering of the new AI device, with OpenAI providing the software. The collaboration between Altman and Ive has sparked speculation about a potential AI device that could challenge the dominance of the iPhone. Altman has previously expressed that any AI hardware product he creates will not seek to replace the smartphone.
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Turkish venture capital firm Revo gets a returning LP for third fund
VCCircle
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10m ago
Medial
Revo Capital, a Turkish venture capital firm that supports early-stage technology startups, is set to receive an investment commitment from a returning limited partner for its third fund. The returning partner is believed to be a large global financial institution and will join Revo Capital's existing portfolio of 20 companies. This news highlights the continued interest and support for the Turkish startup ecosystem.
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Teachers Are Going All In on Generative AI
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
Tim Ballaret, a high school teacher in Los Angeles, started using generative AI tool MagicSchool to create engaging class materials, saving him time and allowing for a more balanced work-life schedule. While concerns of student cheating using AI tools have arisen, a recent poll revealed more teachers use generative AI than students. MagicSchool, which has attracted 150,000 users in four months, helps teachers with tasks such as creating worksheets, adjusting reading levels, and addressing behavioral issues. Other AI-powered education assistants like Eduaide and Diffit are also emerging, aiming to combat teacher burnout and enhance instruction.
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Hotmail cofounder Sabeer Bhatia’s Showreel to become AI-based learning platform
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Hotmail cofounder Sabeer Bhatia is pivoting his video resume platform, Showreel, into an AI-based learning platform. Showreel has launched an AI-based entrepreneurship course in partnership with Jamia Millia Islamia, an Indian university. The course consists of short-form videos and evaluations based on verbal interviews, with AI used to evaluate student responses. Showreel will charge a fee of Rs 6,000 for the certification, and students will earn credit from the university. Bhatia is actively seeking venture capital funding and plans to raise a massive fund to support startups.
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ChatGPT’s new Study Mode is designed to help you learn, not just give answers
Arstechnica
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1m ago
Medial
OpenAI's ChatGPT introduces "Study Mode" to facilitate deeper learning rather than just providing answers. This feature includes custom system instructions developed with educators to promote understanding through Socratic dialogue, guiding questions, and knowledge checks. While it may eventually provide direct solutions, its default approach encourages critical thinking. Aimed at addressing concerns of AI-assisted cheating, Study Mode will soon be available for subscribing educational institutions as part of ChatGPT Edu, enhancing the AI's learning assistance capabilities.
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Services replaces edtech as most popular sector among student founders: Campus Fund report
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to a report by Campus Fund, the most popular sector for student founders in India has shifted from edtech to services for the first time in 2023. Campus Fund evaluated 4,800 student-led startups and found that the percentage of startups offering services increased significantly from 1.71% to about 12%. The report suggests that rising higher education costs and the gig economy have created a favorable environment for student-led startups offering services. The other favorite sectors for student founders included consumer products and brands, healthtech, and consumer internet. BITS Pilani was identified as the university with the highest number of student-led startups.
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