Its frustrating because LLMs can actually be a fantastic learning tool. Being able to bounce ideas and explore things conversationally is really useful (at least to me), but the temptation to just have it do shit for you must be overwhelming for students.
“the production of critical thought – what is collectively referred to as the “humanities””
This is a rebranding of the humanities, but a good one. When people continue to talk of a “crisis in the humanities” for several decades with no resolution, this is a logical next step. “Humanities” as a term is broader than critical thinking, but narrowing its focus to just critical thinking would be a wonderful thing for students and professors alike.