AI Tools in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword

While some fear misuse, others see potential for enhanced learning and argue against discouraging AI use.

AI-powered tools like ChatGPT are being used by high school students in New York City for various purposes, from debugging code to generating ideas for assignments.
While some educators fear these tools could be used for cheating, a study from Stanford University found that the percentage of high school students who cheat has not increased since the introduction of ChatGPT.
The study also revealed that students believe AI tools should be allowed for generating new concepts or ideas for assignments, but not for writing entire papers.
Some students argue that the ease of using AI tools highlights the need for changes in the curriculum, moving away from rote memorization and towards fostering critical thinking.
Despite the potential for misuse, some experts argue that ignoring or discouraging the use of AI tools would be a disservice to students, who will likely encounter such technology in their future careers.