As a reminder, if you are a teacher, do not use AI detectors. This piece mirrors what I've heard from a LOT of students on social media (panicked students commenting on my AI videos, with no reason to lie). In my opinion, whatever utility you're getting out of a way to catch cheating is not worth the risk of even one false positive. Especially the potential for systematically biased false positives. https://www.thedailybeast.com/ai-written-homework-is-rising-so-are-false-accusations
Interesting conversation and article on the major downsides of AI detectors, especially the bias it has towards flagging neurodivergent and non-native writers that raise #DEI concerns.
Florida's #BrainDrain is in full force due to DeSantis' dystopic policies. This is, without doubt, a goal of the cruel, cryptic changes to #DEI and #tenure at state colleges.
This begs the question, is there anything we in #academia from other states can do to combat the dismantleing of Florida's #education system? If so, should we? Or do we view it as the just deserts of voting for #DeFascist?
Fri 11/17 - Wall Street Firms Build #DEI Practices, Louisville Breonna Taylor Mistrial, Macy*s PAGA to 9th Circuit and CA Bar Passes AI Guidelines
We have Wall Street firms building out diversity, equity and inclusion practices, a mistrial in Louisville civil rights trial against Breonna Taylor shooter, Macy*s brings PAGA back to 9th circuit, and the #CA bar passes guidelines for use and billing of AI.
Thurs 9/14 - Hackers Target MGM and Caesars, Law Firm #DEI Initiatives in Flux, #Citi Undergoes C-Suite Rejigger, and a #Connecticut Town Sues the #IRS
In today's episode we have hackers targeting casinos, law firm DEI initiatives change in wake of SCOTUS gutting of #affirmativeaction, Citi undergoes top floor reshuffle in wake of plummeting stock price, and a town in CT sues the IRS for a refund owed.
Mon 9/11 - Executives go Mum on DEI, Eastman Tries More Tricks, Gas-to-crypto on the rise, Biden Admin's Social Media Muzzle Loosened and Meadows Fails to Remove to Federal Court
#DEI mentions by execs down after #SCOTUS decision gutting affirmative action, #Eastman tries more nonsense, the rise of gas-to-crypto, #Biden admin’s social media limitations lifted some and #Meadows fails to remove to fed court.
Pausing for reflection with de delivery of this deck of cards on safety and academia from the Dutch Network of Women Professors (LNVH). Do I recognize signs others are becoming uncomfortable in a conversation, and do I pay enough attention to those signals?
Excellent questions, and a very useful tool for both professional leadership and teaching.
Reboot Representation & Pivotal Ventures partnered with McKinsey & Co. on this major, just-released report studying Black, Latina, and Native Americans inclusion & empowerment in information technology.
Thurs 9/7 - MoFo Amends DEI Criteria, DeSantis Sued by Fired Prosecutor, Biden Rejects Gitmo Plea Conditions, Trump off State Ballots?
We have Morrison Foerster amending its #DEI eligibility criteria for scholarship, #DeSantis sued by fired prosecutor, #Biden rejects #Gitmo prisoners plea deal conditions, and lawsuits roll in to keep #Trump off ballots
Weds 8/23 - Perkins Coie Sued Over #DEI, JPMorgan Bigwigs Sentenced, WV Denied Cert in CFPB Case, Meta Problems in Norway and WGA Strike Updates
We have #PerkinsCoie sued over diversity initiatives, former head of #JPMorgan’s precious metals trading desk sentenced, #WV denied cert in #CFPB case, #Meta in trouble in #Norway and #WGA strike updates