With the graduation season approaching, many Chinese universities have introduced regulations setting clear requirements for the proportion of artificial intelligence-generated content – or the “AI rate”, as it is called – in theses.
Some universities have used the AI rate as a deciding factor in whether a thesis is approved.
The rule is intended to prevent academic misconduct, as educators have become increasingly concerned about the unregulated use of AI in producing scholarly literature, including data falsification and content fabrication, since the public debut of generative AI models such as ChatGPT.
However, an official publication of the Ministry of Science and Technology has warned that using AI content detectors to identify AI writing is essentially a form of “technological superstition” that could cause many unintended side effects.
AI detection tools could produce false results, the Science and Technology Daily said in an editorial last Tuesday, adding that some graduates had complained that content clearly written by them was labelled as AI-generated.
Even a very famous Chinese essay written 100 years ago was evaluated as more than 60 per cent AI-generated, when analysed by these tools, the article said.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, classical music finds itself at a crossroads between tradition and technology. AI promises to revolutionize music creation, performance and education, but it also raises critical questions about the future of artistry and human creativity in this genre.
At the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on May 28, a diverse group of leaders from top music schools gathered to explore AI’s role in classical music. The conversation was initiated by David Serkin Ludwig, dean of the music division at New York’s Juilliard School, who emphasized that technology has always played a transformative role in the music world — shaping everything from composition to distribution.
“History shows us that technology has profoundly impacted the music world, influencing how music is composed, recorded, and shared,” he says. “From the phonograph to today’s digital workstations, innovation has continually reshaped the way we engage with music.”
He also highlights the challenges facing classical music. With audience numbers shrinking and classical music making up just 2.8 percent of album sales in the United States in 2013, Ludwig points out that embracing new tools isn’t just an opportunity — it’s a necessity.
But despite AI’s potential, he stresses that technology can never replace the dedication and personal artistry of musicians. “No amount of technology can replicate the countless hours of practice and the human creativity that make classical music unique,” Ludwig says.
Meanwhile, in the field of electronics, researchers have developed a new type of transistor that could revolutionize the industry. Led by the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo, the team has created a transistor from gallium-doped indium oxide (InGaOx), moving away from traditional silicon components.
As detailed in their latest study, this new transistor features a ‘gate-all-around’ structure, which significantly enhances efficiency and scalability. The researchers used atomic-layer deposition to coat the transistor with a crystalline oxide film, achieving a high mobility of 44.5 cm2/Vs and demonstrating stable operation under stress for nearly three hours.
This innovation represents a crucial step toward more reliable, high-density electronic components, particularly suited for demanding applications such as big data processing and artificial intelligence. The development of these tiny transistors is expected to support the advancement of next-generation technology, making electronic devices more powerful and efficient.
For more insights into how technology is influencing various industries and academia, stay tuned for ongoing updates and expert analyses.
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