Linked – 15 Times to use AI, and 5 Not to
Ethan shares some expert recommendations, but I want to focus on this one reason not to use AI:
- When you need to learn and synthesize new ideas or information. Asking for a summary is not the same as reading for yourself. Asking AI to solve a problem for you is not an effective way to learn, even if it feels like it should be. To learn something new, you are going to have to do the reading and thinking yourself, though you may still find an AI helpful for parts of the learning process.
I’ve seen many people in the L&D space talk about using AI for training, and I think there is a place for it. There is also a place for deep learning that isn’t assisted by an AI tool. For instance, I don’t use AI to write for me. As someone who puts out as much written content as I do, you may find that surprising, but I tried it and quickly realized it wasn’t for me. Why? Because the writing process is part of my learning process. Taking information, I see or read and trying to share in a way that makes sense to the reader is an integral part of understanding it better. You could argue that this blog is mainly for me, not the readers, because as I try to understand legal technology, I must write about it. I need to turn around and explain it.
That’s why I don’t think AI can be the sole source of learning. It can be a tool for unearthing the proper information, but if all you do is ask the AI for a solution, you’re not engaging in deep learning and developing a deep understanding of the work. That, I believe, is why AI is not fit for purpose at that level of education.
As an information warehouse? Sure. As deep thinking? You’ve got to do that work for yourself.
What do you think? Where does AI fit when it comes to learning?
Notes on the Practical Wisdom of AI Use:
https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/15-times-to-use-ai-and-5-not-to
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