Bruce Schneier and educators argue that using AI for learning tasks undermines skill development
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Bruce Schneier and other educators propose distinguishing between tasks where outcomes matter versus tasks where the process builds critical skills. They argue that using AI to complete student writing assignments and similar "gym" activities is counterproductive because it prevents students from developing essential critical thinking and writing skills through the struggle of the work itself. Employers are already observing negative consequences as students skip these foundational mental exercises.