‘It’s the illusion of learning’: How some educators say AI hurts students
College faculty express concern that students using large language models are bypassing the necessary struggles of the learning process. Educators suggest that reliance on AI creates an illusion of knowledge rather than genuine comprehension. This shift is prompting debate over the long-term impact on student development.
As more college students get help from rapidly improving large language models, faculty members worry they are missing out on the struggles required for real learning.
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