Arnold Pears, a professor at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, warned that artificial intelligence gives children a false sense of competence. The professor argues that it is necessary to talk about AI in schools so that students understand the difference between getting an immediate answer and actually learning. This position arises in the context of the growing use of AI tools by students in their academic activities. The main objective is to ensure that young people do not confuse the convenience of automatic responses with the genuine process of knowledge acquisition.
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Arnold Pears: "AI gives children a false sense of competence"
Público14 September 2026 at 08:00
Why this matters
The article alerts educators and parents about a growing risk in the adoption of AI tools by students: the confusion between quick access to answers and genuine learning. Although focused on Sweden, the topic is directly relevant to any region that is integrating technology in schools, as it raises questions about how to teach young people to use AI critically and consciously.
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