Northeastern college student demand her tuition fee back after catch her professor using OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Some student not happy about their professor’s use of AI. Sophie Park—Bloomberg via Getty Images. The incident happen last Thursday in a lecture hall on campus when the professor accidentally left his computer screen open, revealing the AI chatbot in action. The student, who wish to remain anonymous, was shock to discover that the professor had been using technology to assist in answering student questions during office hours.
The student immediately confront the professor about the use of AI in the classroom. The professor, feeling caught off guard, attempt to explain that he was simply trying to provide more efficient and accurate responses to student inquiries. However, the student was not satisfy with this explanation and demand a full refund of her tuition fees for the semester. The professor, feeling cornered, agree to reimburse the student but emphasize that he will continue to use the AI chatbot as a teaching tool in the future.
Not really sure why this matters, but it seems like this incident has sparked a debate among students and faculty about the ethical implications of using AI in education. Some argue that AI can enhance the learning experience by providing instant feedback and personalized assistance to students. Others believe that relying too heavily on technology can undermine the role of human educators and diminish the quality of education. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like this situation highlights the need for clear guidelines and policies regarding the use of AI in academic settings. Only time will tell how this issue will unfold and whether it will have a lasting impact on the way education is delivered in the future.
