(The Center Square) – Supporters of a new law prohibiting artificial intelligence being the sole instructor in community college say the move protects educational quality, but critics argue it will hold back innovation.

House Bill 1859 bars community colleges from replacing faculty with AI, though teachers may still use AI tools. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure Aug. 15. 

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