What History, Evidence and Competing Views Tell Us About AI and Higher Education
The AI & the Future of Learning Summit at the University of Michigan explored the intersection of artificial intelligence and higher education. The event aimed to understand the potential of AI in education while considering the lessons of earlier experiments and the accumulated evidence on teaching and learning.
A recent summit at the University of Michigan discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education. The event brought together university leaders, ed-tech founders, and other experts to explore the potential of AI in education. The conversation was framed by a historical perspective, highlighting the persistent human tendency to favor what appears novel over what is already known to work. The summit aimed to operate inside the tension between optimism and anxiety about AI's potential. Universities are seen as key institutions with the independence and expertise to ask important questions about AI's impact on education. The event was hosted by the Center for Academic Innovation at Michigan, which has spent over a decade at the intersection of learning science, educational technology, and institutional change.
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