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Speech Over AI Text: Why Oral Language Still Reigns
Professor Celeste Rodriguez Louro explains why education is shifting back to oral assessments in an AI world.
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Associate Professor Celeste Rodriguez Louro from the University of Western Australia (UWA) argues that human speech remains the primary form of communication. [1] As generative AI text becomes more common, researchers and educators are focusing on the value of spoken language. [1] This shift highlights the scientific and educational importance of authentic human interaction. [1] The rise of AI-generated content has prompted schools to return to oral assessment methods. [1] Rodriguez Louro suggests that this movement ensures academic integrity while celebrating human expression. [1] Linguistics is now evolving to prioritize the unique nuances of speech over automated text data. [1]
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