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AI in classrooms may harm student learning, experts warn

A growing body of research suggests that the widespread adoption of AI tools in education may be detrimental to students' cognitive development. Studies indicate that the frictionless retrieval of information through AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, could hinder critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Experts warn that this reliance on AI could lead to a decline in cognitive capabilities, making Gen Z the first generation in modern history to be less capable than their parents, echoing concerns previously raised about the impact of excessive screen time in classrooms. AI

IMPACT Concerns grow that widespread AI use in education could hinder critical thinking and learning, potentially impacting future generations' cognitive abilities.

RANK_REASON Article discusses expert opinions and research findings on the potential negative impacts of AI in education, rather than announcing a new product or research milestone.

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AI in classrooms may harm student learning, experts warn

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    America’s math and reading scores tanked after schools ditched textbooks for screens—and AI could worsen the brain rot

    A major Brookings Institute study of more than 500 students and educators across 50 countries found the risks of AI in the classroom “overshadow its benefits.”