Poet Highlights Risks of AI on Education

Sitanshu Yashaschandra, acclaimed poet, warns educational institutions about the implications of Artificial Intelligence. He argues that while AI can mimic human creativity such as writing poems like Shakespeare or Kalidasa, it lacks the ability to question its actions, risking the development of thoughtless yet skilled graduates.

Noted poet and Padma Shri awardee Sitanshu Yashaschandra sounded a cautionary note on the increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education during a convocation at Ahmedabad University. He warned institutions about the potential dangers of producing students who are technically proficient but lack critical thinking skills.

Speaking at the university's 15th convocation, Yashaschandra emphasized the fundamental differences between human decision-making and AI operations. While AI can create literary works similar to Shakespeare's, it cannot engage in self-reflection or choose tasks independently, he argued.

He questioned whether universities are transforming into mere training grounds, losing sight of fostering intellectual curiosity, and urged educational bodies to reflect on what AI cannot achieve, such as the power to make deliberate choices.

(With inputs from agencies.)