AI is a form of extending our brains
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AI is a form of extending our brains. As long as those brains are well-formed. The article below makes a convincing (to me) case for that first part. The second is still a shared assumption.
For now, I believe minors should not use AI. Certainly not by enforcement, and ideally not by encouragement either. Talk about it? Yes. Teach it? Absolutely. As we teach them about cars and highways and other useful things, which they are not yet allowed to use. The problem is that the dangers of cars are visible, the mid-term consequences of AI on minors' mental health and brain development aren't.
I'm open to being convinced by advocates of #AIForMinors. Show me it’s so vital to children's development that it outweighs the risks. I understand that many are reluctant to engage in this debate. Nick Potkalitsky, PhD, and others often respond with "AI is here to stay, all we can do is guide". These educators hold significant influence over how AI enters education and shapes our children's futures. I want to believe this is driven by thoughtful intent, not just vested interests.
The hard part with all this is that I can't side with the loud AI deniers, because I am not one of them. And they equally don't engage.
And I appreciate educators like Jason Gulya, whose journey and adventures with AI in higher education are worth following. His concept of allowing students to choose their path, and not enforcing ways is refreshing. Note that he's working with almost fully-formed brains.