Fresh Air Best Of: Education & A.I. / Having A Child In The Digital Age
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May 24, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, tech reporter Kashmir Hill delves into the transformative role of AI in education, discussing its benefits and ethical dilemmas, particularly around academic integrity. Amanda Hess, a cultural critic and author, shares her experiences navigating motherhood in a tech-saturated world, exploring how digital tools shape parenting and emotional challenges during pregnancy. Both guests offer a thought-provoking examination of how technology intertwines with daily life and personal experiences in today's digital landscape.
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AI's Impact on Student Writing
- Generative AI like ChatGPT is widely used by students for essays and assignments.
- Professors notice AI writing has a distinct, repetitive style lacking individual student voice.
Students Critique AI in Teaching
- Students complain professors excessively rely on AI to create flawed teaching materials.
- Students feel cheated because they are told to avoid AI but receive AI-generated content instead.
Professors' Perspective on AI Use
- Professors use AI to save time on lesson prep and grading due to heavy workloads.
- Some want students to learn AI use, seeing it as a future necessity in careers.
