Demand More of Students. Undergraduate attitudes toward AI may be souring.

James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal ^ | October 2, 2025 | Gabriella DiPrima

[TexasGator]

“Why is it that you think it’s a good thing no one control AI”

Looks like you failed your internet mind-readinh course!

[nickcarraway]

Are you Mr. Mxyzptlk?

“At this point, can anyone stop it?” Nope. Thank goodness!

You don't want to explain?

[EQAndyBuzz]

“And you cannot stop your students from using AI.

BTW, AI is MUCH more than a chatbox.”

I’m aware of what AI can do. Outside of my class, students can do whatever they want. There is another way to know if students are using AI. They don’t cite their work. They hand in these pristine papers, maybe changing a couple of words to dumb down their papers.