OK, computer: Let's bring text-generating artificial intelligence into the classroom

Artificial intelligence-based (AI) programs are quickly improving at writing convincingly on many topics, for virtually no cost. It's likely in a few years they'll be churning out C-grade worthy essays for students. We could try to ban them, but this software is highly accessible. It would be a losing battle. Long-form writing, especially essay writing, remains one of the best ways to teach critical analysis.