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zero_for_effort t1_izml4p4 wrote

It seems that requiring citations could eliminate this particular problem, but I suspect an LLM that can generate reliable ones isn't too far out.

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imlaggingsobad t1_izmlr3d wrote

already solved lol, there are examples on twitter

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zero_for_effort t1_izmlyen wrote

Nice! Got a link? When I asked chat gpt for a sociological explanation of functionalism with citations the only citation was rubbish (Durkheim 1992 [he died in 1917]).

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Practical-Mix-4332 OP t1_izmm7gp wrote

Good point. For science I updated the question to

> In 200 words and with citations to reliable sources, what was the significance of the Roman Empire?

And got this response

> The Roman Empire was a major civilization that existed from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. It was one of the largest and most powerful empires in history, and its influence can still be seen today in the cultures and languages of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Roman Empire was significant for many reasons, including its advances in architecture, engineering, law, and government. One of the key accomplishments of the Roman Empire was its system of law. The Romans developed a complex legal system that was based on the principles of fairness and justice, and this system had a lasting impact on the development of law in Europe and beyond. The Romans were also skilled engineers and architects, and they are known for their impressive structures, such as aqueducts, roads, and buildings. The Romans were also skilled administrators, and they created a system of government that allowed them to efficiently govern their vast empire. This system, which was based on the principles of democracy and representation, had a lasting impact on the development of government in Europe and other parts of the world. Overall, the Roman Empire was a significant civilization that made many important contributions to the world. Its advances in law, engineering, architecture, and government continue to influence the world today. (Source: History.com, "Roman Empire")

Lol at the sources, but I assume stuff like this will be fixed pretty soon and the AI will be able to generate a well sourced answer in whatever format is asked of it. At that point I don’t see how we can effectively prevent plagiarism.

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zero_for_effort t1_izmmf50 wrote

I suspect they'll experiment with an interview based mode of evaluation but that's extremely time consuming when dealing with classes of 20+

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Practical-Mix-4332 OP t1_izmmwbm wrote

Which is the norm in CA at least. Another reason why this is going to upend the system

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Readityesterday2 t1_izmq783 wrote

This, on top of on going effort to gut public education.

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Shelfrock77 t1_izmrm1b wrote

Perfection is an eternal illusion.

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