As the new school year gets underway, a growing number of teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence for help with their homework and assignments, with a staggering majority relying on AI tools to complete their schoolwork. But as students increasingly invite AI into the classroom, what are the potential consequences for their education and cognitive development? Experts warn that over-reliance on AI could lead to a loss of critical thinking skills, creativity, and deep understanding of complex concepts, as students rely on algorithms to do the heavy lifting. As educators and policymakers grapple with the implications of AI-assisted learning, one question looms large: what does it mean to learn when the answers are always just a click away?
As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom?
