Initially, the introduction of ChatGPT alarmed many faculty members. The ability of an algorithm to generate a convincing essay in seconds raised concerns about the future of higher education and philosophy, which thrive on thoughtful reflection and well-crafted writing. Over the last two years, however, I’ve reached a different perspective: the issue isn’t that AI…
In higher education, student evaluations of teaching are a common method for assessing the effectiveness of instruction. Many institutions use standardized forms at the end of courses, and the results significantly impact faculty promotions, tenure decisions, and annual reviews. Although student feedback offers valuable insights into their experiences, relying heavily on these evaluations presents challenges….
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer emphasized the importance of civic education as a means to reduce polarization and enhance citizenship during a recent forum at the Ed School. Speaking with Martin West, Breyer expressed concern about the current climate of disagreement and suggested that reinstating civics education in 12th grade could be a long-term…
Jonathan Zittrain, Carissa Véliz, and Eric Beerbohm recently discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on human interaction at a Harvard event. The panel, moderated by Beerbohm, focused on how AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT are changing communication and the ethical issues involved. They cited a JAMA Internal Medicine study where AI responses to health…
