News about David Weston

Teachers are warned to stop attempting to root out AI homework cheats with software

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 17, 2023
According to a new survey, two-thirds of secondary school students now use AI such as chatbot ChatGPT to write or edit homework. Some teaching staff use AI detection software to detect essays in an attempt to discourage them. However, new information from the Teacher Development Trust argues that the technology is'likely to be discriminatory.' It also states that attempts to design 'AI-proof' homework tasks could be pointless, considering that technology is increasing.

After his son sustained horrific injuries, a Texas father gives a warning about the dangers of fireworks

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 2, 2023
In 2021, Nate Weston, 17, was lighting fireworks in his family's Houston-area front yard. When preparing the explosion and backing away from it, David's father said his son did'everything right.' 'The firework never went up.' In the tube, it burst. So, what happened was that all the pieces were exploding. 'David said he went through this instinctively to shield his face and his arm and wrist sustained the bulk of the injury.'