As the new school year begins, students, parents, and educators across the country are grappling with the role of artificial intelligence in education — from grade school to college-level coursework.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into classrooms, with school districts and even state education departments exploring ways to incorporate the technology into teaching. But while AI can be a valuable tool, experts warn it is also being misused by students who rely on it too heavily.
"But now you have students that are not just using AI for one piece of the paper or their assignment, they're using artificial intelligence to complete their whole assignment and even use it for mathematical equations as well," said Dr. Patrick Dicks, an AI professor and expert.
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