"Cheating the System: AI-Assisted Admissions Raise Questions About Fairness in Higher Education As the college admissions process becomes increasingly competitive, a growing number of students are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to boost their chances of getting accepted into top universities. But with the rise of AI-assisted applications, concerns are being raised about fairness and equity in the admissions process. Professor Michael Kochin is now weighing in on the issue, arguing that student aid should be restructured to distinguish between education that provides public benefits and that which is more self-serving. In a provocative new essay, Kochin makes the case for a more nuanced approach to financial aid, one that rewards students who pursue fields with a clear social value."


Many students are using AI to help get into college in the first place. Professor Michael Kochin argues in favor of student aid that distinguishes between education with public benefits and that which ...