DeepSeek AI is gaining traction on campus as it offers a generative AI model that rivals ChatGPT without the hefty subscription fee. This model, DeepSeek-V3, launched by the start-up DeepSeek, is designed to perform similar functions to established AI services like Google and ChatGPT while utilizing significantly fewer computing resources. The affordability and capabilities of DeepSeek raise concerns about academic integrity at Cornell, where the use of AI tools is already under scrutiny.
The introduction of DeepSeek has prompted discussions among Cornell faculty regarding the implications of using AI in academic settings. Professors are divided on the use of generative AI, with some allowing it under specific conditions while others prohibit it entirely. As the university adapts its policies to address these changes, the potential for DeepSeek to influence academic practices continues to grow.
• DeepSeek offers free AI services similar to ChatGPT, raising academic integrity concerns.
• Cornell is adapting policies to address the implications of generative AI usage.
Generative AI refers to systems that can create content, such as text or images, based on input data.
A neural network is a computational model inspired by the human brain, used for pattern recognition and data processing.
Academic integrity involves maintaining ethical standards in educational settings, particularly regarding honesty in work and assessments.
DeepSeek is a start-up that launched a generative AI model, DeepSeek-V3, which offers free services similar to established AI platforms.
High-Flyer is a Chinese stock trading firm that owns DeepSeek, highlighting the financial backing behind the AI start-up.
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