Israel Balderas offers insight to Inside Higher Ed on negative reactions to AI

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Israel Balderas, an assistant professor of journalism at Elon University, provided insight in an Inside Higher Ed article on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on college graduates.
The article, titled “A Specter of AI Haunts the Class of 2026,” discusses concerns about how AI affects future job opportunities, academic learning, and higher education.
Balderas emphasized the need for students to understand AI as a tool that requires thoughtful and ethical use, rather than fear or avoidance.
He addressed the emotional reactions observed at commencement ceremonies when AI is mentioned, tying the issue to broader concerns about technology’s impact on students’ relationships, mental health, and sense of belonging.
Balderas suggests that the negative reaction extends beyond job security to deeper fears about the impact of AI on human interaction and emotional meaning in traditional spaces like graduation ceremonies.

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