<ul><li>Students are building startups using AI to cheat on various academic tasks, raising concerns about the impact on higher education.</li><li>The use of AI shortcuts in education reflects a shift towards immediacy and optimization, posing a threat to traditional methods of learning and critical thinking.</li><li>Rather than demonizing AI, there is a need to redefine its role in education by incorporating AI literacy, ethical boundaries, and transparent policies.</li><li>Higher education leaders are urged to reevaluate assessment methods, enhance AI literacy, promote transparency, train faculty, and develop inclusive policies to address the challenges posed by AI shortcuts.</li></ul>

Cheating Ourselves: The Hidden Cost of AI Shortcuts in Higher Education

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