Experts warn AI tools like ChatGPT can’t replace grit or emotional intelligence in education
Experts discussed how generative AI is reshaping education and careers at a panel moderated by New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan. Christopher Rim of Command Education, Nirbhay Kumar of Pinnacle Paths, and Marc Brackett of Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence agreed AI aids research, college applications, and career exploration but cannot replace personal experience, judgment, or…
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- Experts say AI tools like ChatGPT help students research colleges and careers but cannot replace personal judgment or emotional intelligence
- Panelists advise students to avoid AI-generated essays or extracurricular lists, instead focusing on authenticity and specific storytelling
- Marc Brackett warns AI lacks the ability to evaluate context or express lived experience, making foundational knowledge and emotional skills critical
Rim cautioned against using AI to generate generic essays or extracurricular lists, urging students to focus on authenticity and specific storytelling. Kumar compared AI’s impact to the printing press, emphasizing its role in expanding opportunities rather than eliminating them. He advised students to demonstrate ‘proof of work’—showing they can build, question, and refine ideas independently. Brackett stressed that foundational knowledge and emotional skills remain critical, as AI lacks the ability to evaluate context or express lived experience. The panelists also highlighted AI’s potential to automate routine tasks, freeing students to engage more deeply with creative problem-solving.
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yahoo.com · 29 September 2026
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