Generative AI's influence on higher education is significant, yet half of universities restrict student access to these tools, often due to cost concerns. Despite skepticism regarding the ethics and efficacy of AI in pedagogy, demand for AI literacy is rising among students and employers. As costs for accessing generative AI models decrease, institutions are encouraged to provide access to aid workforce readiness. Ravi Pendse of the University of Michigan emphasizes the importance of addressing resource challenges to embrace these technological advancements.
"Sometimes we get paralyzed by, 'I don't have resources, or there's no way I can do this,' and that's where people need to just lean in."
"With a growing number of institutions launching key AI initiatives underpinned by student access to generative AI tools, and increasing student and employer expectations around AI literacy..."
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