AI is like the calculator moment for writing and research once it’s out, there’s no putting it back in the box. The real challenge for universities isn’t banning it, but teaching students how to use it without losing their own cognitive edge. Just as math classes still teach arithmetic alongside calculator skills, schools could pair core skill-building with AI literacy. Outright crackdowns risk driving use underground, while embracing it blindly risks creating dependency. The middle ground intentional, guided use might be the only way to ensure students graduate with both human and augmented thinking skills.
AI is like the calculator moment for writing and research once it’s out, there’s no putting it back in the box. The real challenge for universities isn’t banning it, but teaching students how to use it without losing their own cognitive edge. Just as math classes still teach arithmetic alongside calculator skills, schools could pair core skill-building with AI literacy. Outright crackdowns risk driving use underground, while embracing it blindly risks creating dependency. The middle ground intentional, guided use might be the only way to ensure students graduate with both human and augmented thinking skills.