There is a lot being written about how AI is impacting higher education. One of the things that it highlights to me is not just a condemnation of AI.

Students not writing papers show they are not properly engaged in learning. People who are excited, engaged, and empowered usually want to speak. People who are checking a box for credit want to shortcut the work.

LLMs suck. But so does producing students who have so little say in their learning that they don't want to be involved. 1/2