The Ethical Use of AI in Academia: A Conversation with Carlos I. Torres

In this episode of "AI Goes to College," hosts Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler welcome Carlos I. Torres to discuss the use of AI in higher education, specifically within information security courses. Carlos shares his approach to incorporating AI in assignments, focusing on teaching students how to effectively prompt and validate AI-generated answers, rather than banning AI altogether. The conversation explores the ethical considerations of AI use, the evolving definition of plagiarism in the age of AI, and the potential for AI to assist in research and grading. The hosts and guest also discuss the future of AI supervision in the workforce and the need for students to develop skills in managing and evaluating AI agents.