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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Topics exploring the intersection of [generative] artificial intelligence, information literacy, and critical thinking in the classroom.

Is it real?

Things to know about Generative AI tools

  1. Generative AI tools are not objective or value-neutral
  2. Generative AI tools are not reliably factual or accurate
  3. Generative AI tools have amazing upsides and potential

They are tools. The responsibility of identifying the good outputs, efficiencies, uses of these tools is on you.

Identifying AI-generated content

Traditional signs of credibility, like clear writing, citing your sources, and having a professional-looking web presence, are all things AI can replicate. When accurate information matters, it is your responsibility to look beyond the AI-created content to verify that it is trustworthy.

An efficient way to fact check AI-generated information—and all information—is a practice called Lateral Reading.

As of late 2025, nope. AI detectors are not particularly accurate. 

What's more, research suggests AI detection software "has high error rates and can lead instructors to falsely accuse students of misconduct" (MIT Sloan) and can be biased against non-native English writers (Stanford HAI).

Select the tabs to see strategies for detecting AI text and images and videos using your own observation skills (not using AI detection tools).

 

How to verify viral social media videos from The Poynter Institute for Media Studies.

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