Opinion: student says AI is harming computer science degree
A computer‑science student who received a scholarship writes that their university’s AI policy is a roller‑coaster. The school has swung from a strict ban on AI tools, to mandating their use in assignments, and back again within months. This flip‑flopping forces students to juggle contradictory rules while trying to meet increasingly complex briefs that are often generated by large language…
Key points
- University alternates between requiring and banning AI use in assignments, creating confusion for students.
- AI‑generated assignment briefs increase workload and errors, raising stress for both students and tutors.
- Student claims AI hype drives unsustainable scaling pressures on university resources and teaching quality.
The student says AI‑generated assignment outlines are bloated, contain errors, and arrive only weeks before deadlines, tripling the amount of work required. Tutors are also overwhelmed, with many only contacting students when a risk‑alert flag appears in the learning platform. The essay argues that university administrators are chasing “scale” – automating teaching at the expense of quality – to maximise revenue, leaving both learners and staff in an unsustainable situation. While the author remains eager to learn computer science, they warn that the current AI hype threatens the educational experience.
This piece reflects a broader debate about how higher‑education institutions should integrate AI tools without compromising pedagogy or staff wellbeing.
AI is destroying my CS degree
lordtoots.bearblog.dev · 3 November 2026
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