We live in a world of increasing uncertainty. Events once deemed improbable are now reshaping our societies at an unprecedented pace. We call these "Black Swans" - rare, high-impact events that, in hindsight, seem almost predictable.
The emergence of Generative AI presents a new, potentially unprecedented, source for a Black Swan event. Imagine a scenario where highly advanced, autonomously operating AI systems, trained on vast and unfiltered datasets, begin to generate and disseminate information that is not only indistinguishable from human-created content but also intentionally or unintentionally disruptive.
As educators, we are on the front lines of preparing the next generation for this volatile world. But are our current systems truly equipping them for the challenges ahead? Research suggests a worrying trend: declining student engagement, a focus on rote memorisation over critical thinking, and a mismatch between the skills employers need and what our curricula deliver. You can read the article below.