Student Loans and AI: A Dual Challenge

This chapter explores the troubling evolution of the U.S. student loan system, emphasizing its transformation from a support initiative into a financial burden exacerbated by declining funding. It also delves into the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, and its surprising impact on productivity, juxtaposed against the ongoing struggles within the education sector. The discussion underscores the need for substantial reforms in both educational financing and the role of AI in productivity while questioning the reliability of political figures to enact meaningful change.