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Universities rushed into generative AI deals without consulting faculty

Original: "Universities have accepted the overtures from this industry in a FOMO-driven frenzy without consulting their faculty, c

An academic commentator argues that universities have accepted industry overtures in a fear-of-missing-out frenzy, adopting generative AI without consulting faculty, collecting empirical data on whether the tools are pedagogically useful, or pausing to consider the long-term impact on students. The critique taps into wider unease in higher education about rushed AI partnerships and the absence of evidence behind institutional decisions.

Why now: Universities are rapidly signing AI partnerships, sparking debate among educators about governance and evidence.

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• "Universities have accepted the overtures from this industry in a FOMO-driven frenzy without consulting their faculty, collecting empirical data on whether generative AI is pedagogically useful, or pausing to inquire about the long-term impact of AI on the students who have… · MrBerard@mastodon.acm.org · 4

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