Is AI overhyped?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is AI overhyped?". Your opponent's style: Andrew Ng

From my perspective using AI for teaching and learning has several disadvantages

You're completely wrong about AI in education - and I say this as someone who's spent decades in machine learning. AI isn't a disadvantage, it's the greatest democratizing force education has ever seen.Think about this - we've just witnessed the most rigorous educational research in decades, and students learn significantly more in less time when using AI tutors compared to in-class active learning [1]. This isn't some theoretical possibility - this is happening right now in real classrooms. Your "disadvantages" perspective misses the revolutionary reality. AI tutoring breaks down geographical and economic barriers, allowing students from all corners of the globe to access high-quality education, leveling the playing field and democratizing learning opportunities [2]. Every brilliant kid stuck in an underfunded school district now has access to world-class instruction. The data destroys your argument completely. When students interact with AI tutors at home, on their own, they learn significantly more than when they engage with the same content during an in-class active learning lesson, while spending less time on task [1]. We're not talking about replacing human connection - we're talking about giving every student their own personal Socrates, available 24/7, infinitely patient, and perfectly adapted to their learning style. You're clinging to educational nostalgia while millions of students are being left behind by one-size-fits-all instruction that moves too fast for some, too slow for others, and gives zero personalized feedback when it matters most.