The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised education, particularly in the field of assessment. However, the sudden hype surrounding AI has led to a wave of opinions and solutions from academics who have no prior knowledge of the subject. This has resulted in a lack of intellectual depth and a misunderstanding of the field. The roots of the problem lie in the shift towards making universities profit-oriented and relevant to markets rather than culture and ideals such as the common good. Education has become a commodity subject to trade and market exchanges. As a result, the intellectual courage and dissent required to find solutions for the unprecedented challenges faced by higher education due to AI have been stifled. The article concludes that without a radical dissent, higher education will not be able to prepare students and universities for the risks and opportunities presented by AI.
