Are We Losing Ourselves? The Hidden Costs of AI in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. It's like that friend who shows up uninvited but ends up being the life of the party. But what happens when this "friend" starts making decisions for us, leaving us feeling a bit lazy and even unsafe in our learning environments? Let’s break it down. The Role of AI in Decision Making AI can help us make choices faster and easier. But sometimes, it's like having a GPS that tells you to take the shortest route, even if that means going through a less safe neighborhood. Relying too much on AI can lead to poor decision-making. When students use AI for their assignments, they might trust it too much. They might think, “Why should I think hard about this when AI can do it for me?” This could damage critical thinking skills, which are super important in school and life. As we let machines handle more decisions, we start losing our ability to think independently. What happens when students can't analyze data on t