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I knew my writing students were using AI. Their confessions led to a powerful teaching moment

MIT writing professor Micah Nathan discovered students using AI for fiction assignments, and through honest dialogue, he guided them to understand the essence of writing—not producing sentences but training endurance through sustained attention, learning to think. The discussion became one of the most productive moments in his teaching career.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Micah Nathan
I knew my writing students were using AI. Their confessions led to a powerful teaching moment
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  • Students used AI due to fear of criticism or lack of experience; the professor responded with dialogue, not punishment.
  • AI-generated prose is perfectly polished yet hollow, lacking genuine thought and emotion.
  • The value of writing lies in the transformation during the process, not just the final product.
  • The professor emphasizes protecting authorship and having students confront the struggle of writing.

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