Professor Shares Lab Policy on AI Drafts

John Hewitt posted his lab policy on AI in writing and communication. The guidelines direct lab members to produce first drafts independently so they practice deep thinking and precise expression. Hewitt stated that an AI-assisted first draft tends to anchor ideas too tightly. Nicholas Tomlin called the policy one of the better examples he has seen. The document sets expectations for the Columbia research group on how to use AI tools while preserving human control over initial research outputs.