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Claim Text: At Cornell, the president, Martha E. Pollack, a computer scientist, has said that the university will not ban A.I. tools.
Simplified Text: Cornell President Martha E. Pollack has said the university will not ban AI tools.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Martha E. Pollack
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Martha E. Pollack", "organization": "Cornell" }
Subject Tags: Artificial Intelligence Education University Policy
UUID: eee4cd76-778e-49c1-a8d4-755373d212f8
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM (3 weeks ago)

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An M.I.T. Report Warns A.I. Is Causing ‘Cognitive Surrender.’ Universities Are in a Bind.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/universities-ai-warnings-enthusiasm.html

A recent M.I.T. report warns that A.I. is causing "cognitive surrender" among students, leading to isolation and an "illusion of learning." Universities are grappling with how to respond, with some embracing A.I. for relevance while others express skepticism and set boundaries.

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