Overview

• OpenAI rolled out Study Mode on July 29 to Free, Plus, Pro and Team users, shifting ChatGPT from an answer machine to an interactive tutor with Socratic questioning and scaffolded prompts
• The feature uses quizzes and open-ended questions to ensure learners work through problems before revealing answers, promoting active engagement and deeper comprehension
• Built-in multilingual text and audio support has enhanced accessibility for English Language Learners, outperforming Google’s Guided Learning in key language and audio capabilities
• Educators warn that Study Mode can still be coaxed into completing assignments, fueling concerns over academic misuse and calls for integrity safeguards
• Private tutors are adapting by becoming meta-coaches who teach students to craft effective AI queries, interpret hints and cross-check the model’s guidance