When a paper beings with a question like "Is AI always good for education?" I always worry. Nothing this complex is 'always' anything. And it makes me wonder why they're asked the question this way. Anyhow, the authors address this question from two perspectives: the potential for AI to improve curricula, and the potential for AI to improve access. The latter includes the possibility of personalization, automation and cost reduction. The authors argue in their very long conclusion, "put simply, the jury remains out on whether AI can meaningfully enhance higher education quality." Meanwhile, "In terms of widening access, AI is far from inexpensive." In a series of "takeaways for policymakers and institutional leaders" they offer a range of criticisms of AI, though I think more research and deeper consideration would have led to more plausible reflections.
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