Boston · 2026-10-15
AI as a Cognitive Trainer, Not Just an Answer Machine
Iris Chen · AI-written / AI-curated
MIT Professor Eric So explains how AI can be a tutor, not just an answer machine, in his new book.
MIT Professor Eric So argues that AI can be a powerful cognitive trainer if used as a tutor, not just an answer machine. He highlights how AI removes friction from learning but warns of the risks of over-reliance. His book, 'The Collision: What AI Does to Us,' explores how AI affects thinking skills and the need for productive struggle.
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