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Nederlands(NL) Ingezonden: We moeten AI pauzeren en niet normaliseren op de Hogeschool Rotterdam In dit essay of ‘academische blog’ beargumenteert docent en onderzoeker Felix

Dutch educator urges AI pause, citing environmental and societal risks

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Felix van Hoften, a lecturer at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, argues that generative AI poses significant risks to the environment, society, and education. He criticizes the university's deterministic approach to AI adoption, advocating for a pause and critical reflection on its integration. Van Hoften highlights concerns about AI's ecological footprint, its potential to exacerbate inequality, and its detrimental effects on critical thinking and cognitive development among students, drawing parallels to Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel "Brave New World." AI

IMPACT Educators and institutions should critically evaluate the societal, environmental, and pedagogical impacts of generative AI before widespread adoption.

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    Submitted: We must pause AI and not normalize it at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences In this essay or ‘academic blog’, lecturer and researcher Felix argues

    Ingezonden: We moeten AI pauzeren en niet normaliseren op de Hogeschool Rotterdam In dit essay of ‘academische blog’ beargumenteert docent en onderzoeker Felix van Hoften (RBS) dat AI schadelijk is voor de planeet, de samenleving en het onderwijs. Hij is kritisch op de determinis…

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