AI, Research, and the New Academic Divide

A recent survey indicates that while most academics have not utilized AI for writing, 58 percent support its limited use. Though resistance exists, many students embrace AI, highlighting a divide with faculty. AI enhances research efficiency, prompting discussions about ethical use in academia as the landscape shifts dramatically. Continue reading AI, Research, and the New Academic Divide

The AI Scare: Real Danger, Strategic Hype, or Both?

By Watson Scott Swail, President/CEO & Senior Research Scholar, Educational Policy Institute AI deserves serious safeguards—but fear, corporate self-interest, and geopolitical competition make a simple slowdown far harder than it sounds. There is no shortage of anxiety about artificial intelligence. Industry leaders, former employees, lawmakers, and researchers are warning that AI is advancing faster than our ability to understand or govern it. Some are calling for stronger … Continue reading The AI Scare: Real Danger, Strategic Hype, or Both?