"Remarkably, only half of students say they use AI for schoolwork, while even more report personal use (73 percent). Those non-academic uses of AI raise more alarms, as 42 percent of students said they or someone they know has used AI for mental health support, companionship, or a way to "escape from real life." Nearly a fifth of students (19 percent) said they or someone they know has even formed a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot."
"Prior research and experts warn that spending too much time with AI bots can have a negative effect on in-real-life (IRL) social skills - an outcome which may be more severe for young, developing minds. Teachers who responded to CDT's research appear to agree, as 71 percent said that they're worried AI weakens key academic skills such as writing and critical thinking."
About 85% of teachers and 86% of students reported using AI in the last year. Chatbots have been linked to rises in data breaches, sexual harassment, bullying, AI failures, and troubling student–technology interactions. Only half of students use AI for schoolwork, while 73% use it personally. Forty-two percent have used AI for mental health support, companionship, or to escape real life; 19% have formed romantic relationships with chatbots. Seventy-one percent of teachers worry AI weakens writing and critical thinking. An MIT study found AI-assisted writing produced less brain activity and poorer recall. Half of students feel less connected to teachers.
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