BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Like it or not, artificial intelligence has made its way into Vermont classrooms.
Some students use it to summarize class discussions, research an essay topic, or troubleshoot homework. Yet the technology has its own set of risks. It can be used to cheat on assignments, create and spread misinformation, or produce deep-fake images.
Schools in the state are starting to address the rapidly changing technology, but the response has been slow. As of last year, just three Vermont districts had some sort of AI policy, while 50 said they had none, according to a technology survey administered by the state Agency of Education.
Darren Perron spoke with Seven Days’ Alison Novak, who reported on the story in this week’s issue.