Ben Affleck on what he fears about AI: grade inflation and learned helplessness
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-10-02
Hollywood star and Artists Equity CEO Ben Affleck discussed his AI fears in a new Bloomberg Live interview, highlighting "student grade inflation and learned helplessness" — suggesting over-reliance on AI may erode independent thinking and skill development. Full interview on YouTube.
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