Schools Grapple with Student Use of AI Writing Tools
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Many students are using AI writing tools like ChatGPT to generate assignments, with nearly 50% of high schoolers admitting to using AI for schoolwork. Over a third of college students also use AI for papers.
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In response, teachers have turned to AI detection tools to try to catch cheating, but these tools still have accuracy issues and risk penalizing benign AI use or non-native speakers.
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Schools and districts are split on responses, with some banning AI tools entirely and others moving to integrate AI scoring to save money, even if it costs jobs.
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Rather than fight the trend, some argue teachers should set clear rules on AI use and teach students how to use the tools appropriately.
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Exposing students to AI's flaws in the classroom could make them less likely to over-rely on generative tools.