Source
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Summary
Kevin Gannon argues that in crafting AI policies for universities, it’s vital to include voices critical of generative AI, not just technophiles. He warns that the rush to adopt AI (for grading, lesson planning, etc.) often ignores deeper concerns about academic values, workloads, and epistemic integrity. Institutions repeatedly issue policies that are outdated almost immediately, and students feel caught in the gap between policy and practice. Gannon’s call: resist the narrative of inevitability, listen to sceptics, and create policies rooted in local context, shared governance, and respect for institutional culture.
Key Points
- Many universities struggle to keep AI policies updated in face of fast technical change.
- Students often receive blurry or conflicting guidance on when AI use is allowed.
- The push for AI adoption is framed as inevitable, marginalising critics who raise valid concerns.
- Local context matters deeply — uniform policies rarely do justice to varied departmental needs.
- Including dissenting voices improves policy legitimacy and avoids blind spots.
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URL
https://www.chronicle.com/article/sometimes-we-resist-ai-for-good-reasons
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