"At my school, I've seen students submitting AI-generated work as their own, rather than taking the time to research, write and truly understand content. Teachers see this and fear that students will go out in the real world and not know how to think critically without consulting a machine first. They see how it has already created an overreliance on shortcuts, weaker problem-solving skills and lower writing ability in their students. In response, many teachers have banned AI from their classrooms."
"By asking ChatGPT to help me explain the meaning of a piece of text or asking it to identify flaws in my writing, I intentionally use AI to help me learn. But when some of my peers use it to generate their entire assignments, it leads teachers to see any use of AI - whether it be productive or exploitative - as a lazy way to cheat, and it makes me feel guilty to use it at all."
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used by students, with many submitting AI-generated work instead of conducting research, writing, and understanding content. Teachers fear students will lose critical-thinking skills and overrely on shortcuts, leading some to ban AI in classrooms. Some students use AI as a learning tool to clarify texts or identify flaws, while misuse by peers creates stigma and guilt around any AI use. Studies show younger people report higher AI use but exhibit lower critical-thinking scores, and workplace AI adoption is rising. Without formal AI literacy instruction, future readiness and critical thinking remain at risk.
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