A student has invented a machine that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help students complete their homework by hand, and the invention has become a social media sensation: a video of the machine writing out the homework has garnered over 750,000 views and over 10,000 likes.
The video doesn't reveal any details about the inventor or the technology behind the machine, but it does say that the machine scans a student's past handwritten assignments to learn the student's unique writing style. Once the AI understands the student's handwriting, it can replicate it on paper, making the homework look as if the student wrote it.
A student in India has designed a machine that uses AI to write his homework in his own handwriting. pic.twitter.com/rkTyyoJMmH
— Shubham 2.0 (@bhav_paaji) July 21, 2024
The invention has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some calling it revolutionary and others criticizing it for negatively impacting student learning. On the one hand, it shows that AI can automate tedious tasks, giving students more time to focus on understanding concepts rather than just writing. On the other hand, it has raised ethical concerns, with some users fearing that the technology will encourage cheating and undermine essential skills.
Parents and teachers are especially concerned about the long-term impact of using AI for homework: While it may save time now, they worry it will lead to a decline in handwriting skills and a disconnect from the learning process.
Despite the controversy, the student's invention demonstrates the creativity and technological capability of India's young generation and sparks debate about the role of technology in education and the need to balance innovation with fundamental learning principles.
As AI continues to advance, it is important that educators, policymakers, and technologists work together to ensure that advances in AI benefit education without compromising the integrity of learning. This student AI machine serves as both a warning and inspiration, highlighting the profound impact of technology on everyday life.
