AI in Higher Education

What if AI in higher education isn’t the problem—but the symptom? A new Harvard report reveals that only 14% of U.S. 8th-graders now read for fun daily, down from 27% in 2012. This isn’t just a reading crisis—it’s a threat to critical thinking, democracy, and the very foundation of AI literacy. As universities integrate AI into curricula, we must ask: can students even read the sources AI cites? The answer may determine whether AI becomes a tool for empowerment—or a force that amplifies ignorance. This insight comes from Harvard’s latest analysis: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/10/reading-decline/ Source: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/10/reading-decline/ View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request.