Jerusalem professor tells students to check AI answers for errors and bias
Claudia Goldman at the Hebrew University Business School requires students to document how they use AI tools to solve practical problems.
By Sakura Novak ·
Students in data science courses at the Hebrew University Business School can no longer submit answers written entirely by artificial intelligence. Prof. Claudia V. Goldman, an associate professor in the department, has established rules requiring students to explain how they used AI tools and to credit the technology in their work.
Goldman stated that fully AI-generated answers are not accepted. She told students she can detect AI in their writing and requires them to remain critical of the output. Students are encouraged to brainstorm with AI but must verify the information, such as checking for bias or confirming that cited sources actually exist.
The professor has held the position at the Jerusalem campus since July 2024. She aims to use artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems. Her teaching methods include classwork, presentations, and peer-organized activities to assess understanding in person. The curriculum also covers human responsibility and values in the context of research and professional life.
Goldman moved to Israel from Argentina in January 1984 when she was 16. She completed high school in Jerusalem in 1986 and served in the army before attending the Hebrew University. She earned a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, and electronics in 1991, a master's degree in computer science in 1993, and a doctorate in computer science in 1999.
Her doctoral supervisor was Prof. Jeff Rosenschein. After completing her studies, Goldman held research posts at Bar-Ilan University, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the University of Haifa between 1999 and 2005. She later worked in the private sector, serving as a team leader at Samsung Telecom Research in Herzliya for three years.
She spent 15 years as a research scientist in General Motors' research and development organization in Herzliya. During that time, she worked on learning agents for vehicle user experiences to help drivers understand autonomous driving functions. Goldman holds 24 patents and has published more than 50 academic papers.
In an interview, Goldman addressed Bill Gates's suggestion of a 'Human Reserved' concept, which proposes setting aside specific jobs for people. She argued that the issue is not a simple binary of which professions remain human. Instead, she focused on understanding the benefits AI brings to different roles and identifying the critical skills needed to strengthen those positions.
The Business School offers courses such as AI for Social Good, Responsible AI, and When AI Meets Humans and Society. The Hebrew University also runs a Free Listener Program that allows senior citizens to audit courses. The fall semester is currently beginning, with students engaging in these new AI-focused studies.
