The public debut of ChatGPT has sparked varied opinions about its impact on education, ranging from transformative potential to concerns of detriment. Educational leaders, however, see a positive side, highlighting that generative AI tools like ChatGPT could enhance creativity, a uniquely human attribute. At a panel hosted by Fast Company at Davos, Michael Spence of University College London emphasized teaching students both AI skills and traditional skills like discerning truth and critical thinking. Jeff Maggioncalda of Coursera noted that AI tools could augment human creativity. Sherrie Westin of Sesame Workshop stressed the need for early education in developing critical thinking and ensuring digital world safety for children.
Source: FastCompany