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- 1Princeton physics department ends AI grading experiment with mixed results▼Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results
Princeton University's physics department has wrapped up a trial of using artificial intelligence to grade student work and published results it describes as mixed. The experiment drew attention for testing whether AI can reliably assess physics assignments, with findings suggesting both promise and limitations. The outcome is likely to feed into broader campus debates over the role of AI in academic assessment.
- 2Princeton Plasma Physics Lab contract extended amid AI research push▼PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory's management contract has been extended, coinciding with new ventures into artificial intelligence research. However, the extension comes alongside concerns about how the facility is being managed. The lab, a US Department of Energy facility operated by Princeton University, remains a focal point for fusion research as it expands its AI-related work while critics question facility oversight.