Ohio State University recently announced that, starting this year, all students will be required to receive training related to artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to enable students to effectively combine traditional learning with AI technology. University president Walter Carter Jr. stated that Ohio State University has the responsibility and opportunity to cultivate students so that they can not only keep up with future trends but also lead the way in this ever-changing job market. He pointed out that AI is changing the way we live, work, teach, and learn, and every future job will be influenced by AI in some way.
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In order to achieve this goal, Provost Ravi Bellamkonda introduced the "AI Fluency" program, which will fully integrate AI education into undergraduate courses. Through this program, Ohio State University students will become "bilingual fluent," mastering professional knowledge while flexibly applying AI technology in their respective fields. This plan will prioritize new freshmen and gradually expand to ensure that every Ohio State University graduate can effectively apply AI in their professional field.
With the popularity of AI technology, research shows that approximately 26% of teenagers used ChatGPT for learning in 2024, doubling compared to 2023. However, the university clearly stated that students are not allowed to use generative AI to pass off their assignments as their own work, and teachers will receive relevant training to maintain academic integrity. Associate Professor Steven Brown from the Department of Philosophy mentioned that he found many creative ideas in the first batch of AI-assisted essays submitted by students. He mentioned that banning AI in classroom assignments is "short-sighted" and encouraged students to discuss ethical and philosophical issues with AI chatbots. He emphasized that students who do not understand how to effectively use this powerful human-created tool will face serious consequences.
Moreover, Ohio's AI Education Alliance is actively working on a comprehensive strategy to ensure that the state’s K-12 education system (formal education from kindergarten to high school) is prepared for and leads the way in the AI revolution. Last year, then Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted announced an AI toolkit for Ohio’s K-12 schools, expressing the hope that through this toolkit, the state could maintain its leading position in responding to the challenges and opportunities brought by AI.
Key points:
🌟 Ohio State University will require all students to receive AI training, enabling them to flexibly apply AI in their respective professional fields.
📚 The school clearly prohibits students from using generative AI to plagiarize assignments, while strengthening teacher training in academic integrity.
🤖 Ohio's AI Education Alliance is actively promoting AI education in the K-12 education system to meet future challenges.
