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Defense Against Digital Dark Arts

September 29, 2025 Emma Pruellage and Shayla Gerkin

The Defense Against Digital Dark Arts Scribner Seminar, taught by Professor Prasad (Computer Science) and Peer Mentored by Azizul Hakim ‘26. Image courtesy of Aarathi Prasad.

Every fall semester, Skidmore hosts “Scribner Seminars” for its incoming first-year students. These seminars explore, through meaningful discussions and written analysis, topics ranging from “Womanhood in Russia” to “Codes and Cyphers.” This fall, “Defense Against the Dark Arts: Technology Edition” is currently being taught by Professor Aarathi Prasad, along with Peer Mentor Azizul Hakim ‘26.

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In Pulp Tags scribner seminar, artificial intelligence, computer science, technology

AI Can’t Do This Anymore: The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence in Academia

February 28, 2025 Bella Lagatta

Image courtesy of eSpark Learning.

AI is a constant presence in today’s technology-driven society. I have Grammarly installed on my MacBook, and I’ve seen the AI Preview at the top of my search pages. There are many facets of my life where AI’s impact can be felt. However, AI should not be used (or at least not heavily relied upon) in academia, especially at the college level. 

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In Opinion Tags ai, artificial intelligence, college

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