Cheating Death

“When people have strong moral identities, they view unethical behavior as a violation — not just of the rules but also of their own values. They anticipate more guilt at the thought of wrongdoing and more pride at the prospect of doing the right thing. They believe their choices reflect their character. It’s powerful. And the best way to instill it is to get students to consistently think about the ethical consequences of their actions. The younger they start, the better.” Adam Grant argues that developing better moral identity is really the only way to stop students from using AI to cheat. “A.I. hasn’t just made cheating harder to catch. It’s made cheating so effortless, enticing and available that many students no longer believe it’s wrong.” (I’m not sure that many of today’s students view the use of A.I. as cheating at all. With the constant warnings about what the technology will do to the job market and the future of work, many students believe that using A.I. is now a prerequisite for success.)