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How AI is undermining learning and teaching in universities


Letter: Prof Leo McCann and Prof Simon Sweeney say student misuse of generative artificial intelligence is widespread and we must be sceptical of its usefulness

Our experience is that generative AI undermines teaching and learning, bypasses reflection and criticality, and deflects students from reading original material. Claims that AI helps preparation or research is simply cover for students taking shortcuts that do not develop their learning skills. Many answers suggested that the autocratic and racist Ford was developing a “sophisticated HR performance management function for his business” and that he was a “transformational leader”.

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