AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword
USATue Aug 12 2025
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AI is changing schools fast. Students now use it for homework, even if it means sneaking around rules. They mix answers from different AI tools to avoid detection. Some use AI for studying, like making practice tests. But others use it to cheat, like asking it to solve math problems or fix essays.
Teachers are using AI too. It helps them save time on grading and making lesson plans. Some even use it to create fun stuff, like podcasts about science. But not all AI tools work well. Some give silly answers, like bad jokes about history.
Some schools are all in on AI. They use it for tutoring and even role-playing history. Other schools still ban it, especially in rural areas. Some students get AI help, while others don't. This makes things unfair.
AI in schools is controversial. Some think it's the future. Others worry it's too much, too soon. Schools are trying new things, like bringing back old tests to stop cheating. But AI is here to stay. The question is, how do we use it wisely?