The article explores whether AI technology truly helps students learn, using a high school experiment as a cautionary tale. The University of Pennsylvania researchers found that although students with access to ChatGPT solved more practice problems correctly, they performed worse on a test compared to those without AI assistance. Even a more tutor-like version of ChatGPT didn’t improve test scores. The study suggests that students may rely too heavily on AI as a crutch, hindering their problem-solving skills. ChatGPT’s high error rate also played a role. The research raises concerns about the impact of AI technology on learning outcomes.
https://hechingerreport.org/kids-chatgpt-worse-on-tests/