The hottest AI writing Substack posts right now

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How my son got in to Duke

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 599 implied HN points • 01 Apr 24
🚌 Education Homeschooling Writing AI writing
  1. Focus on self-directed learning and unique experiences rather than typical benchmarks like SAT scores.
  2. When writing, be specific and share personal experiences to create content that AI cannot replicate.
  3. Homeschooling can give students the opportunity to stand out in college applications by being remarkable and avoiding common educational norms.

My writing robot

Kyle Chayka Industries • 127 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Digital technology AI Tools AI writing
  1. Artificial intelligence is becoming more integrated into our lives, used for tasks like writing and answering questions.
  2. AI tools can mimic a person's style but struggle to create original content or meaningful arguments.
  3. Working with AI for writing may not be as efficient or satisfying, especially for deep thinking and knowledge synthesis.

Writing as academic practice in an time of Generative AI

imperfect offerings • 99 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🚌 Education Technology Accountability AI writing
  1. Educators question the role of generative AI in student writing assignments, suggesting alternative tasks like critical evaluation of AI-generated text.
  2. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are a part of a timeline that includes various writing tools like spell checkers and translation engines, impacting writing practices of students and academics.
  3. Students and educators should focus on accountable writing tasks that center aspects that AI technology may struggle with, such as developing original ideas, understanding audiences, and negotiating perspectives.
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