Discernment and Disclosure for AI Agents in Education

Summary

Marc Watkins argues faculty should question when to use AI agents and disclose their use to students.

He says agentic AI makes validating automated decisions hard, especially undisclosed grading or feedback.

He urges disclosure and asks: if I cannot explain an agent's action, I avoid it and accept responsibility.

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