Is ChatGPT harmful or helpful for students?

Students experiencing high academic stress are more likely to use ChatGPT than their less anxious counterparts. — AFP Relaxnews

Since it went online in November 2022, ChatGPT has been a hit with students, many of whom use it to write their academic papers. However, this use is criticised by the academic community, which fears that it contributes to an impoverishment of critical thinking.

This fear seems to be backed up by a recent scientific study.