Why I Want More AI at Dartmouth
Universities that hide from the technology will merely secure their irrelevance.
TL;DR
- Students are anxious about AI's potential impact on their post-college lives and careers.
- Research shows AI has already caused a nearly 20 percent drop in employment for young workers in AI-exposed occupations.
- Anxiety about AI is comparable to math anxiety, where the anticipation of a task is more stressful than the task itself.
- Some universities are banning AI tools, but this approach may lead to irrelevance.
- Practicing and thoughtfully engaging with AI tools can help students overcome anxiety and develop competence.
- Universities should teach students critical thinking, judgment, ethical navigation, and responsibility in concert with AI.