The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting cheating and fraudulent activity has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Watch out, cheaters—AI detectors are here to catch you and your chatbot red-handed. Or, at least, that's what AI developers use as a selling point. The more I work with AI-enabled object detection and smart alerts, the more I feel like we're getting (most) things right.
Over 250 million people are using AI worldwide, and experts say that nearly 700 million people will be using it by 2030 (according to a recent study). With such widespread adoption, it's no wonder that AI detectors are being used in various industries to combat cheating and fraud. Time is running out for an Anne Arundel County family trying to clear their daughter's name after she was accused of cheating in school.
Humans are not great at detecting AI-generated text, images, and video right now, and as AI models improve, detection will only get harder. Artificial Intelligence has advanced significantly, enabling machines to create realistic images, but this technology can also lead to nefarious activities. We discussed technology hype cycles, how AI detection software turns professors into cops, what AI is really good for, and, briefly, lettuce-harvesting robots.