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The incorporation of AI may lead higher education toward a faculty crisis. Aging faculties may see massive layoffs as institutions prioritize cost-cutting over cutting-edge pedagogy. Consequently, the pipeline for future researchers—who produce the fundamental discoveries society relies on—would collapse, potentially jeopardizing the integrity of various fields.
First, Second, and Third Order Consequences
Dr. Nowi outlines the cascading consequences of these transformations across multiple levels.
First Order Consequences
- Remote Education Prevalence: An increase in predominantly remote undergraduate education is predicted, leading to a stark loss in social interactions that traditionally shape college experiences.