Deloitte exec says graduates view AI as cheating, calling for shift in education approach
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Summary
Rob Hillard, CEO of Deloitte's Asia-Pacific division, says many graduates entering the workforce view using AI as cheating, a mindset instilled by universities that treat AI use as academic dishonesty. Hillard argues that AI proficiency is now a critical competency in consulting and other industries, and that the education system needs to adapt to prepare students for an AI-integrated workplace rather than penalizing its use.
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Collages are teaching students to view using AI as cheating, said Rob Hillard, the CEO Deloitte's Asia-Pacific division.
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