The Hidden Cost of AI-Generated Feedback

What new research tells us about the potential risks of "dehumanised" feedback

Hey folks 👋 This week I read a new study published by MIT Media Lab on AI-generated feedback which raises some interesting questions about the potential risks and benefits of replacing human feedback with AI. When it comes to AI-generated feedback, we often ask: can AI write feedback as well as a human educators? Much more rarely do we ask what I think is the more critical question: can AI make learners feel seen as individuals and make them feel a sense of belonging, which is so critical to their engagement, motivation, and—ultimately—achievement? This is exactly the question asked by…

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