AI is cheating students out of real learning

A WORRYING trend is emerging among students; some now proudly admit to using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to complete their assignments, believing it is a clever or efficient way to study.

But this mindset is more harmful than helpful. Relying on AI to do the thinking is not a shortcut to success. It is a shortcut that weakens learning.

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