Professor Observes: Gen Z Lacks File System Literacy, Complicating AI Use
emollick · x · 2026-07-24
Professor Ethan Mollick points out that younger generations often no longer understand how file systems work, adding an extra layer of cognitive complexity when interacting with AI tools. He also agrees that current LLMs still struggle with self-explanation, failing to clearly articulate their own underlying mechanisms.
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