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Should I bend my knee to the machine for a good grade (lemmy.ml)
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I have an assignment due in a seminar class that asks me to write an essay about AI. This wouldn't be an issue, except they've specified that I must write about the benefits of using AI in my chosen field and how it might advance the field-- plus I must also USE AI to complete my essay. Being in a field that values creativity and thinking outside of the bounds of normalcy, I fully disagree with the use of AI since it would actively steal the coolest parts of my future career.

So here is the conundrum: do I bow to the machine for a good grade since I'll be applying to graduate school soon, or tell the truth about how I feel about AI?

(Written by my partner)

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[–] FnordPrefect@hexbear.net 22 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

*Not real advice, sorry*

In these situations I always prefer malicious compliance. You can list the benefits such as:

  • Eliminate the dependence on human ingenuity and problem solving skills
  • Dramatically reduce the labor force needed
  • Provide either reliable homogenized results OR shocking results that no human would ever think of (both good things!)
  • Free up time allocated for actually performing the task for doing the real, important work of securing funding and contracts
  • Enhance shareholder value of fossil fuel and private water firms
  • etc.
[–] DogThatWentGorp@hexbear.net 10 points 2 weeks ago

Could even use the recommended AI usage to demonstrate the downsides. Get it to describe a room without a bicycle in it or try to count some letters. Number of states in Mexico with the letter A. Get it to be bad at math. Any task it decidedly can't do and explain why IG.

IF that's what you do. I always personally chose malicious compliance but idk what reasons you would or wouldn't have for getting good marks on this essay.

[–] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 6 points 2 weeks ago

hit 'em with the old jonathan swift