HOUSTON – State Rep. Jolanda Jones is sounding the alarm about the growing influence of artificial intelligence and social media on young people, arguing the technology is weakening students’ critical thinking skills and calling for stricter limits on AI use in education.
During a news briefing focused on public education, artificial intelligence and social media, the Houston Democrat said she believes students are becoming increasingly reliant on AI instead of learning how to think independently.
“I’m not a fan of AI at all, especially in public education,” Jones said. “Kids are not using their brains.”…