Why AI Should Not Be Used to Simplify Text for Students
EdSurge
EDITOR BRIEF
The excerpt argues that simplifying texts with AI can strip away the original meaning and weaken students’ learning. It says students should be given support to read complex material, not have the thinking removed for them. It also notes that while some education policies are moving away from text leveling, some edtech tools still promote it.
INSIGHTS
For learners, this is a reminder that good AI should support understanding, not replace the hard thinking. Try using AI to explain difficult passages or offer hints instead of rewriting the text into easier language.
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