'Using AI well takes critical thinking' — X users clash over AI in education
___Patrice___ · x · 2026-09-03
After @Patrice argued that using AI properly demands critical thinking, @lilbrudder2 mocked the claim: "Do you also think it takes critical thinking to use a magic 8 ball?"
Patrice countered that good AI use means judging outputs, spotting BS, challenging assumptions, refining questions, comparing alternatives, and knowing when to trust it — treating AI like a magic 8 ball is what happens without critical thinking. The thread escalates into whether schools should keep out a machine that "hinders your critical thinking skills."
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