If AI does all academic reading and writing, will new learners' English regress?
paulnovosad · x · 2026-10-22
Paul Novosad argues that learners who rely on AI for academic reading and writing from the start will likely end up with weaker academic English. He notes current debates involve already-fluent English speakers, while for new learners AI summarization will be the norm everywhere. He also concedes the counterpoint: language is just a vehicle for ideas, so the degradation may not matter much.
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