Although the previous point presents positive aspects of AI resources and tools, it also opens the door to the difficulties and criticisms associated with their use. It is to be feared that the use of AI (for example, chatbots) in education can limit students’ ability to develop critical thinking and independent problem solving skills. If students count too much on these tools for quick answers to questions and information requests, as well as for decision -making and problem solving, they may not develop the ability to think in a critical and creative way.
Although these tools can be comparable to finding information in a conventional search engine, such as Google or Bing, the fact that students receive a single answer (and not a myriad of places to find it) can limit the need To read, compare and exercise a critical reflection on the information received. Beyond that, we must not forget that chatbots and other tools are fallible, and in many cases it does not contain all the relevant information necessary to cover a given subject.
Sam Altman himself, CEO of Openai, the company behind the popular Chatgpt tool, recognized at the end of 2022 That its tool is useful as a source of inspiration, but a bad idea as a source of real and verified data.
On the other hand, It is possible to design other tools that exploit artificial intelligences to simulate complex and difficult situations This forces students to use their creativity and skills in problem solutions to find solutions, thus promoting critical thinking and logical reasoning. These tools can also provide instant and personalized comments to help students assess their understanding of the subject and correct errors in real time, which can stimulate their ability to learn independently.