A Professor's Moral Crisis: Teaching Integrity in the Age of AI
By
Jay Caspian Kang
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Summary
An academic professor reflects on the moral and existential crisis of teaching in the age of AI, drawing parallels to Arjuna's dilemma in the Bhagavad Gita. The article explores the erosion of academic integrity as students increasingly turn to AI tools like ChatGPT to cheat, forcing educators to question their duty, the value of education, and whether the problem is systemic—rooted in how we assess learning—rather than merely technological.
Key quotes
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Was it always the case that half of our students would cheat if it were easy enough?
I was not a good student, routinely skipping class, but, worried that there would be a price to pay for...
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