When AI becomes the 'teacher': Is knowledge being 'standardized' by algorithms?

Technology can transmit knowledge faster and cheaper. But when AI becomes the 'teacher,' will the value of creativity and real-world experience be algorithmically transformed into soulless models?

Humans impart knowledge with dynamism and creativity, a stark contrast to the coldness of AI.

In the context of rapid technological development, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly penetrating human learning and research. From high school classrooms to university lecture halls, from online courses to in-depth research, AI has become a new "teacher," supporting quick and convenient access to knowledge.

AI "teachers" are on the rise.

Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot... can answer questions in almost any field, from foreign languages ​​and programming to science and soft skills, in just a few seconds.

Beyond simply providing answers, AI can offer detailed explanations, illustrative examples, and even personalize learning paths based on individual skill levels and needs. This saves time, reduces costs, and opens up opportunities for knowledge access for those who struggle with traditional learning methods.

Many teachers and parents view AI as a teaching assistant or home tutor, supporting lesson planning, practice, and knowledge reinforcement. Students utilize AI for research, homework, and skill development.

From this perspective, AI seems to be opening a vast gateway to knowledge, helping learners progress faster in their journey of acquiring knowledge.

Ngoc Thien, an information technology student, said she often uses ChatGPT to quickly solve programming assignments. Simply by entering the request, the AI ​​immediately provides the complete code snippet along with explanations, saving hours compared to searching on Google or flipping through books.

When knowledge is viewed through the "lens" of algorithms.

However, behind this benefit lies a worrying question: is human knowledge truly expanding, or is it being confined by the very framework that algorithms create?

AI, no matter how intelligent, is still just a product of training data. Each model is "fed" with a pre-existing database of information that inherently contains certain biases, shortcomings, and limitations. The answers that AI provides are not "absolute truths," but rather versions of information that have been filtered, synthesized, and optimized in a way that the algorithm deems most relevant, safe, or common.

According to MIT Media Lab's Your Brain on ChatGPT (6-2025) study, the overuse of AI for essay writing leads to uniformity, with many essays being judged as "soulless" and showing signs of declining critical thinking skills. When teaching programming, AI also often guides students using the "most common methods," ignoring creative or less common but still effective approaches.

As a result, skills in searching for and comparing information gradually deteriorate. Learners easily accept the first answer as the truth, instead of continuing to ask questions or investigate further. Over time, thinking becomes rigidly defined by algorithms, narrowing the diversity and creativity in knowledge acquisition.

Open knowledge or confined knowledge?

AI will undoubtedly continue to play an important role in education , but it cannot and should not completely replace the active learning process of humans. Instead of viewing AI as the absolute "teacher," we need to see it as a useful but controlled support tool.

Learners must proactively verify information, comparing it with various sources, both online and traditional. More importantly, they need to cultivate critical thinking and the ability to ask in-depth questions, not only to acquire knowledge but also to understand its context, origins, and limitations.

Knowledge truly expands only when humans dare to step outside the frameworks created by algorithms. At that point, AI is no longer a restrictive framework for thinking, but rather an extension of our capabilities, helping us reach further on the path of discovery and innovation.

What are your thoughts on this issue? In your opinion, how should AI be applied to learning to avoid passivity and maintain critical thinking skills? Please send your opinions to Tuoi Tre Online in the comment section below the article, or email them to tto@tuoitre.com.vn.

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