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1. Much of this suggestion has nothing to do with AI. Offering learners alternative forms of media for a subject is interesting and probably useful, regardless.

2. About the AI part: Let's remember that at the other end of these bells and whistles there is a huge amount of expended electricity, and sprawling sever farm infrastructure. That's the hidden cost. For now, it might seem like someone else is footing the bill, but that will not last for very long - and in fact, it already starting not to last. See:

https://www.newsweek.com/ai-data-centers-why-electric-bill-s...

A typical US household is paying a 26 USD "AI tax" this year through its electricity bill.



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