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Implementing such changes won't be simple. Curriculum redesign, teacher training, and assessment reform are required to foster skills that AI cannot easily perform. This process involves shifting focus from memorization and rote learning to cultivating deep understanding and original thought.
The Consequences of Inaction: A Dual Crisis
Failure to adapt risks precipitating two intertwined crises:
- A Cognitive Crisis: Students might begin to outsource all their thinking and reasoning to AI, resulting in the atrophy of their cognitive skills. As AI handles more of the intellectual workload, students' capacity for independent thought diminishes.