College Students Are More Polarized Than Ever. Can AI Help?
Colleges are using AI to help students have constructive dialogues and bridge political divides. AI-powered platforms provide coaching and feedback to students on how to engage in tough conversations.
Colleges are increasingly adopting AI tools to foster constructive dialogue among students, who are more divided over politics than at any point in the past 40 years. The share of students uncomfortable sharing their political views on campus rose from 13% to 33% between 2015 and 2024. To address this, colleges are partnering with organizations promoting civil dialogue and using AI-powered platforms. The Constructive Dialogue Institute is piloting an AI-enabled component for its Perspectives learning program, which coaches students on active listening and expressing their views without becoming defensive. An AI chatbot presents students with hypothetical scenarios and provides feedback on their responses. Students have found the AI tool helpful, allowing them to practice difficult conversations in a safe space.
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