AI v the benefits of doing the hard grind yourself
Readers debate artificial intelligence's impact on education and society. Critics warn AI risks creating a "dunce army" by eroding critical thinking and job security, noting Silicon Valley billionaires send children to tech-free schools. Supporters argue schools must strengthen human teaching and thought processes as AI becomes cheaper, emphasizing the principle "use it or lose it" for cognitive development.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 31 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 10:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Age. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Airtrain sues Queensland government over 50¢ fares
- Why farmers are spreading crushed glass on their crops
- Pregnant Wagyu cows and calves worth $200,000 stolen from station
- Kyle Sandilands launches $99 annual streaming service with daily four-hour shows
- Melbourne man convicted of rape as Victoria gag orders spark justice debate
- Fresh data backs Amplia push against pancreatic, ovarian cancer



