The article discusses the struggles faced by higher education institutions amidst deep federal funding cuts and the rapid rise of A.I. technologies. Many students feel paralyzed by the pressure to avoid academic dishonesty concerning tools like ChatGPT, leading to a reluctance to engage with these technologies. The author, a historian of science and technology, contrasts the traditional liberal arts approach with the emerging challenges posed by A.I., emphasizing the urgent need for universities to adapt to these changes while navigating political pressures.
Let me offer a dispatch from the impact zone. When I first asked a class of thirty Princeton undergraduates-spanning twelve majors-whether any had used A.I., not a single hand went up.
It's not that they're dishonest; it's that they're paralyzed. As one quiet young woman explained after class, nearly every syllabus now includes a warning: Use ChatGPT or similar tools, and you'll be reported to the academic deans.
The juggernaut actually barrelling down the quad is A.I., coming at us with shocking speed.
The Trump Administration has effectively declared open war on higher education, targeting it with deep cuts to federal grant funding.
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