AI eroding students’ critical thinking – UNILAG VC
UNILAG VC, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, warns that AI is eroding students’ critical thinking by allowing them to bypass learning, calling for guardrails. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-eroding-students-critical-thinking-unilag-vc/
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, has cautioned that the increasing utilization of artificial intelligence by students might enable them to evade the learning process and hamper the development of critical thinking skills. Speaking during the 8th Lagos State University Research and Innovation Fair, Ogunsola emphasized that AI's unregulated usage could lead students to complete academic tasks without acquiring the desired knowledge and intellectual skills.
She highlighted that a university's primary mission is to cultivate students' capacity to think critically and logically, stating that problem-solving is essential for mental development. Ogunsola noted that students should use AI as an assistant, rather than relying on it for their brain development. She warned that the rapid advancement of AI could result in students failing to learn, as they become overly dependent on the technology.
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