Cognitive Resonance: Education Hazards of Generative AI
Basic scientific overview of how large-
language models (LLMs) work and connects this knowledge to practical implications for
educators...The widespread commercial deployment of LLMs, also referred to as chatbots in this document, has generated a tremendous amount of excitement, including in education...although there are promising use cases for LLMs in education, there are also potential education hazards involved with using them. Chatbots are tools and, as with any tool, the
failure to understand how they work may result in using them for purposes they are not well-suited for. This document highlights areas of concern where misconceptions about how LLMs function may lead to ineffective or even harmful educational practices.