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Intelligence Really is Artificial in the Era of Higher Education

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When a society forgets the difference between learning and performance, between a mind and a computer algorithm, the result isn’t progress; it’s parody.

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The article explores the distinction between genuine learning and performance in education systems, emphasizing the problematic trend of equating computer algorithms with human cognitive processes. It highlights the potential for academic environments to prioritize credentialism over actual knowledge creation, thereby parodying rather than progressing intellectual development. This analysis indirectly touches on AI safety by questioning the misuse and understanding of AI in sensitive areas like education, though it doesn't directly address catastrophic risks. The discourse is relevant globally, as it interrogates how societies might regulate or govern AI integration in critical sectors such as education.

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