The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 23, 2024

AI

George Carlin’s estate settles lawsuit over AI recreation of late comic

The estate of legendary comedian George Carlin has settled their lawsuit against the podcast “Dudesy,” which released an AI-generated comedy special titled “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.” The special featured Carlin-like takes on modern issues and used his image…

Professors respond to debate on using AI to teach creative writing

The controversy over using artificial intelligence (AI) for creative writing has sparked debate in the literary world. At SUNY Oswego, the creative writing faculty are a small example of this split over whether to include AI in their lessons. Stephanie…

Universal Music Group defends artists from AI with TikTok music removal

In an attempt to save its artists from having their music be exploited on TikTok, Universal Music Group (UMG) has made a decision that will likely have massive negative impacts on its artists’ music promotion abilities and ultimately harm both…

Artifical intelligence begins integration with classrooms

A typical assignment for professor Stephanie Pritchard’s ENG 102 composition class would include a general “Note on AI” description. Scrolling through syllabi for different fall 2023 semester courses across campus brings up a number of addendums to required intellectual integrity…

AI-Driven EdTech: cause for concern 

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (EdTech) has brought unparalleled convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide. However, as we embrace these advancements, it is crucial to recognize the significant challenges they pose to the autonomy and professional…