The podcast episodes highlight the accuracy and limitations of AI-driven technologies, particularly in the contexts of AI-generated police incident reports and AI-assisted grading of student assignments.
The first episode, 'Crime Reports by AI Courtroom Ready', examines an AI system called 'Draft One' that generates initial police incident report drafts from body cam audio. While the system promises potential efficiency and accuracy gains, there are concerns about its ability to avoid biases and 'hallucinations' that could lead to the harassment of minorities.
The second episode, 'Teachers Use AI to Grade Papers. Who Grades the AI?', explores the use of AI grading tools in classrooms, where teachers share rubrics and examples with AI models. While these tools can save time, there are concerns about their accuracy, potential impact on original writing, and the need for regulatory oversight to ensure fair and equitable use.