Amidst the recent media accounts from the Wall Street Journal and others of an “American Rebellion Against AI,” students and others may be wondering about, not only about future job prospects, but whether they should even use AI.
As an educator, I think this is a fundamental question that all students from first grade to graduate level will, at one point in their studies, confront.
And I share the view of leaders who are far wiser and more accomplished than me. Then-Fed Chari Jerome Powell, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and film director Martin Scorsese all advised: Learn how use AI. Learn how to master AI.
Jerome Powell speaking to econ students
“These large language models make people much more productive. I feel it making me much more productive because I can learn things very quickly….I think if you use [AI] well, it’s making you more productive.
Jerome powell
“So, I think you’re in a situation where you need to invest the time to really master the use of these new technologies. And that should stand you in good stead.”
Justice Sotomayor to law students:
“For every student in this room, do not graduate this institution without learning how to master AI as a tool.”
Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Martin Scorsese to film audience
“[AI] eliminates a number of steps, and that is really a big help… I think whatever new tool comes along, learn to use it, whether it’s virtual or whether it’s AI.”
Martin Scorsese