22 Articles about AI & Academic Scholarship

Fraud, AI slop and huge profits: is science publishing broken? (a podcast) – The Guardian

AI-generated ‘participants’ can lead social science experiments astray, study finds – Science

AI tools could reduce the appeal of predatory journals – Nature

Fake microscopy images generated by AI are indistinguishable from the real thing. – Chemistry World

The Machines Finding Life That Humans Can’t See – The Atlantic

Can researchers stop AI making up citations? - Nature 

AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers – MIT Tech Review

AI tool detects LLM-generated text in research papers and peer reviews – Nature

Prestige over merit: An adapted audit of LLM bias in peer review – Cornell University arXiv

Chatbots and large language models are being used to fact-check scientific work, but how effective are they? – Q.space 

Far more authors use AI to write science papers than admit it, publisher reports – Science  

What do researchers acknowledge ChatGPT for in their papers? – London School of Economics  

The rising danger of AI-generated images in nanomaterials science and what we can do about it – Nature

ChatGPT Fails to Flag Retracted and Problematic Articles – The Scientist  

Beyond ‘we used ChatGPT’: a new way to declare AI in research – Research Professional News  

Study looks at how biomedical journal editors-in-chief feel about AI use in their journals. – Springer

AI-generated medical data can sidestep usual ethics review, universities say – Nature

AI could be used for a Research Excellence Framework, says Royal Society president – Research Professional News  

Can Generative AI Restore Hope or Result in a Decline in the Quest for Academic Integrity – Sage  

When AI rejects your grant proposal: algorithms are helping to make funding decisions - Nature  

We risk a deluge of AI-written ‘science’ pushing corporate interests – here’s what to do about it – The Conversation

Far more authors use AI to write science papers than admit it, publisher reports – Science

Managing Your Professional Decline

The shelves are packed with titles like The Science of Getting Rich and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. There is no section marked “Managing Your Professional Decline.”  But some people have managed their declines well.   

At some point, writing one more book will not add to my life satisfaction; it will merely stave off the end of my book-writing career. The canvas of my life will have another brushstroke that, if I am being forthright, others will barely notice, and will certainly not appreciate very much. The same will be true for most other markers of my success.  What I need to do, in effect, is stop seeing my life as a canvas to fill, and start seeing it more as a block of marble to chip away at and shape something out of.

Arthur C. Brooks writing in The Atlantic

14 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media

Mon, Oct 6 - Simple AI for Your Business: Unlocking the Power of Voice

What: You’ll see how using your own voice can be one of the most efficient ways to create better business content. Even if you’re a keyboard warrior, speaking your ideas out loud can unlock speed, clarity, and more authentic results that connect with your audience. We’ll show in real time how a simple transcript – from a meeting, a brainstorming session, or even you talking through your marketing ideas – can be transformed into polished notes, fresh messaging, and content that truly sounds like you. No complicated tools required.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Small Business Development Center at Bucknell University

More Info

 

Mon, Oct 6 - Vibe Coding with AI

What: We will explore the promises and pitfalls of vibe coding with AI—through articles, podcasts, and critical perspectives that examine how this trend may reshape computer science programs, software, education, and our collective digital future.

Who: Wesley Fryer, PhD, is a middle school STEM and media literacy middle school teacher at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As an educational technology “early adopter / innovator” since the late 1990s, Wes continues to share regularly on social media. Learn more on wesfryer.com.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

More Info

 

Mon, Oct 6 - Build a Multi-Agent System using OpenAI Agents SDK

What: We will learn what is a multi-agent system and how it works. We will see how to give tool access to Agents to manage email and calendar using the OpenAI Agents SDK.

Who: Grant Kurz CEO, DeepStation; Aniket Maurya Research Engineer, Ex-Lightning AI.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy

More Info

 

Mon, Oct 6 - The Future of AI and CX

What: You’ll learn: How AI can aid agencies in creating highly personalized and effective CX journeys. Where AI can reduce manual burden in your processes. How to get buy-in and train your team. 

Who: Angy Peterson, Vice President, Granicus Experience Group

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: GovLoop

More Info

 

Mon, Oct 6 - Using AI and Learning Science to Integrate Assessment and Instruction

What: We will discuss how AI can support evidence-based instruction while avoiding common pitfalls such as bias, over-reliance on automation, and loss of teacher agency. We will bring these principles into practice by demonstrating examples that integrate assessment and classroom instruction.

Who: Presented by Dr. Tyler Matta, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Learning Science Engineering, HMH.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: HMH

More Info

 

Tue, Oct 7 - Introduction to AI for your Small Business

What: A non-technical introduction to generative AI technology, tips for implementing AI effectively in your busine

ss, some great advice about managing the risks and ethical concerns involved, and will lead you a hands-on exercise using a generative AI tool. No matter what your level of technical know-how is, you’ll leave this session informed, confident and aware of both the risks and the benefits of this emerging technology.

Who: Isabel Krome Isabel Krome, a Start-Up Consultant at Temple SBDC.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Small Business Development Center at Temple University

More Info

 

Tue, Oct 7 – How to Develop an Observability Blueprint to Transform Your Cloud and AI Strategy

What: This webinar will provide the blueprint on how to progress from basic monitoring to a strategic practice that drives real business value.   Join us to learn how to:  · Elevate from Foundational to Strategic: Move past a basic setup and adopt the strategic disciplines of observability, automation, and incident management.  · Leverage AI-driven Observability: Implement advanced tools that go beyond simple dashboards, using AI-AIOps to automate insights and streamline your cloud strategy.  Develop a Comprehensive Approach: Learn proven best practices for developing a cloud observability strategy to drive greater operational efficiency across your Azure workloads.

Who: Scott Sinclair, Practice Director, Enterprise Strategy Group; Jay Livens, Sr Director, Product Marketing, Dynatrace; Eve Psalti, Sr Director AI – Microsoft.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Dynatrace & Microsoft

More Info

 

Tue, Oct 7 - The Reporter's AI Toolkit: Enhancing Stories While Preserving Standards

What: Discover how to strengthen your reporting process without compromising the accuracy, fairness and integrity that defines quality journalism.

Who: Poynter's Alex Mahadevan who leads the Poynter Institute's Lab for AI and Emerging Technologies.

When: 8 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington Pro Chapter

More Info

 

Wed, Oct 8 - Facebook – Growing Your Page

What: Join us as we break down the strategies that help small businesses grow on Facebook. With constant updates on the algorithm, it is important to stay up to date with Facebook and plan out your growth. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to boost your current presence, we'll discuss practical steps to attract followers, engage your audience, and convert followers into customers.

Who: Zachary Piotti, Marketing Consultant & Process Innovation Widener SBDC.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Small Business Development Center at Widener University

More Info

 

Wed, Oct 8 - Navigating AI in Academic Libraries: Ethics, Policy, and Practical Implementation Strategies 

What: This will be a practical discussion on how academic libraries can successfully implement AI tools while maintaining scholarly integrity and ethical standards. We’ll explore the challenges academic librarians face as artificial intelligence transforms research workflows, and how to adopt powerful new tools without compromising the values that underpin higher education. This webinar will provide concrete strategies and real-world insights for navigating this transition successfully.

Who: Professor Sean Rife, Head of Academic Relations at Scite and Professor of Psychology at Murray State University; Johnathan Wilson, Vice President of Implementations at Research Solutions and former Library Dean.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Research Solutions

More Info

 

Wed, Oct 8 - Taking it to the Streets: Covering Protests and Police in Public Spaces

What: The Journalist Development Series features a once-monthly webinar as an opportunity for general professional development for members and the mentorship program community. The webinars are live, recorded virtual events with two or more presenters speaking on a particular topic/subject matter which will help the audience by expanding their knowledge in journalism.

Who: Jeff Blevins, professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Cincinnati. Multimedia Journalist Hannah Lambert, Fox News Media.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members

Sponsor: Military Veterans In Journalism and News Corp

More Info

 

Thu, Oct 9 - Smart Prompts, Better Results: AI for Your Academic Use Case

What: In this interactive session, we’ll introduce practical strategies for crafting strong prompts and demonstrate how thoughtful prompting leads to better results. Participants will explore discipline-specific examples they can adapt for their own teaching, research, and professional contexts, as well as for student learning.  

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Duke University

More Info

 

Thu, Oct 9 - Learn to Use AI for Data Reporting: How to find and access relevant data

What: We’ll explore – employing real-life examples – how to mine NYC Open Data and other largely untapped sources of information.

Who: Sandeep Junnarkar, Data Journalism Director at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY; Jere Hester, director of CUNY’s Local Accountability Reporting program,

When: 2:30 pm

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

More Info

 

Thu, Oct 9 - The Skills Gap Is a Systems Problem: Fix It with AI, Data, and Human-Centered Learning

What: We’ll explore how forward-thinking organizations are building a workforce transformation strategy that blends: AI implementation strategies that focus on empowering employees to drive transformation; Data-driven insights that track the outcomes that matter most to the business; Human-centered learning design that fosters relevance, engagement, and long-term business impact.

Who: Michelle Pletch, VP of Strategic Solution Development, ELB Learning;  Gary Lamach, VP of Client Solutions, ELB Learning, Marko Horvat SVP of Business Transformation, ELB Learning.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: ELB Learning

More Info

To be Creative

I hope everyone will decide to take control of their lives, to reach inside themselves, to explore who they are and what they have, and learn to use those inner powers. Not for success, not to be seen; that's not important. What is important is that you fulfill your own personal need to keep growing.

Examine yourself and how you work. Get used to the pattern by which things come up in your mind and in your imagination. Find out when and at what times of the day you work best and what motivates you. Is it anger or serenity? Do you want to prove someone else wrong? What sort of inner needs do you fulfill?

Ken Bain, What the Best College Students Do

Be a Poet

In 2016, educational psychologists, Denis Dumas and Kevin Dunbar found that people who try to solve creative problems are more successful if they behave like an eccentric poet than a rigid librarian. Given a test in which they have to come up with as many uses as possible for any object (e.g. a brick) those who behave like eccentric poets have superior creative performance. This finding holds even if the same person takes on a different identity.  When in a creative deadlock, try this exercise of embodying a different identity. It will likely get you out of your own head, and allow you to think from another person’s perspective. I call this psychological halloweenism.   

Srini Pillay writing in the Harvard Business Review

19 Articles about AI Audio & Video

OpenAI Launches Video Generator App to Rival TikTok and YouTube – Wall Street Journal  

A short video from the UK’s Particle6 featuring AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood (and is completely AI generated) - YouTube

AI video wars heat up - Axios 

OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out - Wall Street Journal

What Happened to Lionsgate’s Splashy Plan to Make AI Movies With Runway? – The Wrap

Charlie Kirk's AI resurrection ushers in a new era of digital grief – Religious News Service

The rise of A.I. nostalgia bait – New York Times  

An agreement with the AI startup to make AI movies can serve as a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of embracing a technology too early - The Wrap 

OpenAI Backs AI-Made Animated Feature Film - Wall Street Journal

'AI slop' videos may be annoying, but they're racking up views — and ad money – NPR  

How AI is reshaping the audiovisual industry - UKTN

Google's generative AI filmmaking program Flow has over 100 million AI videos in the program - CNET 

Making cash off ‘AI slop’: The surreal business of AI video - The Washington Post

Voiceover Artists Weigh the 'Faustian Bargain' of Lending Their Talents to AI – 404 Media

Is It Still Disney Magic if It’s AI? - Wall Street Journal

How to spot an AI video? LOL, you can’t. - The Washington Post

The 17 Best AI Movies To Make You Dread What’s Coming In 2026 – Thought Catalogue

AI news videos blur line between real and fake reports – NBC News 

In an era of AI slop and mid TV, is it time for cultural snobbery to make a comeback? – The Guardian

The Power of Small Wins

Try to remember the last time you – or anyone you know – had a truly enormous breakthrough in solving a problem or achieving one of those audacious goals. It’s pretty hard, because breakthroughs are very rare events. On the other hand, small wins can happen all the time. Those are the incremental steps toward meaningful (even big) goals. Our research showed that, of all the events that have the power to excite people and engage them in their work, the single most important is making progress – even if that progress is a small win. That’s the progress principle. And, because people are more creatively productive when they are excited and engaged, small wins are a very big deal for organizations.

Religiously protect at least 20 minutes – and, ideally, much more – every day, to tackle something in the work that matters most to you. Hide in an empty conference room, if you have to, or sneak out in disguise to a nearby coffee shop. Then make note of any progress you made (even if it was a small win), and decide where to pick up again the next day. The progress, and the mini-celebration of simply noting it, can lift your inner work life.

Teresa Amabile talking about her book The Progress Principle  

17 Articles from Sept about AI & Data Science

The AI Flattery Trap

Managing negative emotions is a fundamental function of the brain, enabling you to build resilience and learn. But experts say that A.I. chatbots allow you to bypass that emotional work, instead lighting up your brain’s reward system every time they agree with you, much like with social media “likes” and self-affirmations. That means A.I. chatbots can quickly become echo chambers, potentially eroding critical thinking skills and making you less willing to change your mind. -New York Times

18 Articles about AI’s impact on College Faculty & Administrators

Can Colleges Be Run Using AI? – Chronicle of Higher Ed 

Dozens of fake college websites built with or supplemented by gen AI – Inside Higher Ed

The AI Takeover of Education Is Just Getting Started – The Atlantic

Student Loan Defaults Threaten Federal Aid At 1,100 Colleges – Forbes  

African universities risk being left behind in AI era - Semafor 

A gigantic public experiment that no one has asked for – Popular Information

In California, Colleges Pay a Steep Price for Faulty AI Detectors – Undark  

Universities are rethinking computer science curriculum in response to AI tools – Tech Spot 

‘It’s just bots talking to bots’: AI is running rampant on college campuses as students and professors alike lean on the tech - Fortune

How Do You Teach Computer Science in the A.I. Era? - The New York Times

California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it? – Cal Matters

AI usage in jobs could lead to AI ‘trade schools,’ expert says - Semafor                  

How One College Library Plans to Cut Through the AI Hype - Inside Higher Ed

The impact of language models on the humanities and vice versa – Nature

Universities in the UL ‘At Risk of Overassessing’ in Response to AI - Inside Higher Ed

AI in education's potential privacy nightmare - Axios

When AI rejects your grant proposal: algorithms are helping to make funding decisions – Nature

Faculty Latest Targets of Big Tech’s AI-ification of Higher Ed - Inside Higher Ed

11 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media

Mon, Sept 29 - How to Start a Non-Profit Newsroom

Who: Brian Lynch Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition

More Info

 

Tue, Sept 30 - Building a High-Performance Team in the Age of AI

What: This session will provide practical strategies for building high-performance teams by integrating AI, optimizing communication, and maximizing engagement.

Who: Constance Staley Professor of Communication, University of Colorado.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

More Info

 

Tue, Sept 30 - Photojournalism: Best Practices for the Digital Age

What: A panel of experts will discuss best practices for photojournalism, including consent and privacy, how to uphold ethical standards, and how to navigate digital manipulation and cover marginalized communities. Participants will also get tips on narrative composition and techniques for making stories that are engaging across all platforms.

Who: Matthew Pearson, News Photographer, WABE, Atlanta; Alyssa Pointer, Commercial & Editorial Photographer, Independent, Atlanta; Christina Price Washington, Assistant Professor of Art, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta; Dylan Wilson, Assistant Professor of Communications, Augusta University, Augusta; Benjamin J. Grady, SPJ Georgia, At-Large Board Member.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalism

More Info

 

Wed, Oct 1 - Instagram – Growing Your Page

What: Join us as we break down the strategies and features that help small businesses thrive on Instagram. With constant updates on the platform and the algorithm, it is important to stay up to date with Instagram and plan out your growth. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to boost your current presence, we’ll discuss practical steps to attract followers, engage your audience, and convert followers into customers.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center of Widener University

More Info

 

Wed, Oct 1 - Vanishing Numbers — How Federal Data Manipulation and Removal Threaten Journalism and Public Trust

What: Attendees will learn: Why federal data matters for every beat, from health to the economy; How political manipulation and removals of data are reshaping public understanding and news coverage;  Which protective measures keep some datasets resilient, and why others disappear without warning; Why private-sector substitutes can’t fill the gap left by weakened federal systems; Concrete strategies and resources journalists can use now to verify, preserve and report on vulnerable datasets.

Who: Denice Ross served as the U.S. Chief Data Scientist in the Biden administration, where she led the charge to use disaggregated data to drive better outcomes for all Americans; Allison Plyer is Chief Demographer at The Data Center in New Orleans, and co-chair of the Census Quality Reinforcement task force; Erica Groshen is Senior Economics Advisor at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and Research Fellow at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research; Naseem Miller is the senior editor for health at The Journalist’s Resource.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Journalist's Resource

More Info

 

Wed, Oct 1 - AI Literacy for Young Learners

What: In this talk, we will discuss research on designing AI literacy activities with and for elementary and middle-school aged children that integrate social, ethical, and ideological dimensions.

Who: Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, Vanderbilt University.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

More Info

 

Thu, Oct 2 - OpenAI and News

What: Participants will hear from key experts on the shifting landscape for news media and AI.

Who: Christina Lim, partner manager, media partnerships, OpenAI; Jodie Hopperton, product and tech initiative lead, INMA; Sonali Verma, GenAI initiative lead, INMA.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: International News Media Association.

More Info

 

Thu, Oct 2 - Learning from The Leading Edge panel: Action-First Learning with AI and XR

What: Topics we’ll cover: Human Flourishing through AI: Offload routine work, surface timely insights, and make room for creativity, empathy, and judgment; Natural Language as the New Design Tool: Prompt, don’t program; talk simulations and prototypes into existence with tools like Genie 3 and vibe coding for rapid iteration. AI-Enhanced Spaced Repetition: Duolingo-style, adaptive reps that keep skills fresh in the flow of work. On Call AI Mentors: SOP-trained micro-experts for just-in-time, task-specific coaching, available 24/7. Immersive Skill Building with VR/AR: Safe, repeatable, hands-on practice at scale as devices get lighter and more affordable. Action-First Learning, Supercharged: Start with authentic challenges, add AI feedback and micro-drills, then reflect for faster transfer, tighter loops, and better retention.

Who: Karl Kapp, Ed.D. Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University; Ellen Wagner Managing Partner, North Coast EduVisory; David Metcalf Director, Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL), University of Central Florida; Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D. President, The Gronstedt Group.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Open Sesame

More Info

 

Fri, Oct 3 - AI Journalism Lab: Adoption Showcase

What: Program participants will share 5-minute lightning presentations of their AI adoption projects.

Who: Kyle Plantz, Senior Director of Leadership Programs; ​Defne Altiok, journalist/editor at Deutsche Welle; ​Tom Caputo, CTO at The Belmont Voice; ​Roni Satria, correspondent/affinity desk head at CNN Indonesia; ​Demetrius Suggs, digital solutions manager at WFAE; ​Giovanny Vega-De Lleguas, Innovation and AI Manager at El Vocero de Puerto Rico ;​Haley Velasco, Senior Editor, News Audience Development at McClatchy.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: CUNY's AI Journalism Labs

More Info

 

Fri, Oct 3 - Youth Media, Identity, and Expression: Exploring Voice, Culture, and Empowerment 

What: We’ll explore media created by and about young people, discuss adaptable activities that invite personal storytelling and critical thinking, and reflect on how different educational and community contexts can nurture authentic youth expression.

Who: Catharine Reznicek, Director, Educational Technology and avid Information Literacy advocate.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

More Info

 

Fri, Oct 3 - Prompting with Purpose: Best Practices and Techniques for ChatGPT

What: We will move beyond “trial‑and‑error” prompting and lay out a practical, research‑backed framework you can use immediately in your work, studies, creative projects, or everyday problem-solving. This session is best suited for a beginner-intermediate audience.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy

More Info

AI definitions: Workslop

Workslop - AI-generated content that masquerades as good work, but lacks substance and does not meaningfully advance a given task. The overwritten language includes unnecessarily long words and empty phrases, similar to student submissions focused on meeting an assignment’s length requirement rather than making every sentence and bullet point push the ball forward.

More AI definitions here

Each time you lie

Each time you lie, even if you’re not caught, you “become a little more of this ugly thing: a liar. Character is always in the making, with each morally valanced action, whether right or wrong, affecting our characters, the people who we are. You become the person who could commit such an act, and how you are known in the world is irrelevant to this state of being.” In the end, who we are inside matters more than what others think of us.

Michael Dirda in a Washington Post review of Plato at the Googleplex by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein