“AI isn't killing education. It's forcing universities to confront how much of their authority rests on fragile proxies for thinking—and how uncomfortable it is to say that out loud.” Kyle Saunders | Substack · Sacred Cow BBQ · 2 months ago
Universities are also navigating significant legal and financial headwinds that threaten traditional enrollment models. [S20E9] Higher Education
: In response to these challenges, colleges are ramping up offerings to train students as AI ethicists, focusing on identifying bias and privacy threats in AI systems. Economic and Regulatory Pressures “AI isn't killing education
“Philosophy is a discipline that teaches thinking as a practice, and the use of AI to do thinking for you destroys this practice.” Ithaka S+R · 1 year ago but also empower students with much sharper, better
: High-profile institutions, including the Ivy League, are under scrutiny for tuition pricing practices and alleged "price discrimination" through selective financial aid packages.
“Partnering with or funneling customers to companies that aim to obviate your existence... honestly, that's nuts.” Inside Higher Ed · 10 months ago Summary of Major Challenges (2025–2026) Higher Ed Dive: Higher Education News
“Crucially, the reasoning and thinking skills developed through writing don't just lead to polished outputs... but also empower students with much sharper, better cognitive powers.” The Chronicle of Higher Education · 5 months ago The Institutional "Social Mechanics"