Stephen Downes

I'm pretty happy to hear any argument about AI in education, for or against. That's why I align with Maha Bali's argument here that we should not shame people for their perspective on AI, whatever it is (provided, of course, that this perspective is shared respectfully and reasonably). I will confess, however, to being less patient with assertions about what AI can or cannot do, offered without evidence or grounds, or suggestions that a person's stance on AI either makes them a supporter or non-supporter of capitalism, billionaires, workers, social justice or the environment. Let's all take a deep breath here. We live on a pluralistic planet, even if this fact might distress some people, and there are going to be conflicting and yet equally reasonable points of view. It's often how we respond to conflict, rather than which side prevails, that makes all the difference.