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Surveys Say Students Are Hooked on AI, But Learning’s Taking a Hit
Two years post-ChatGPT’s debut, the education game’s getting a serious AI overhaul. This recent video takes a look, and the stats are wild: a KPMG study from October shows 60% of Canadian students are tapping generative AI for schoolwork – research, essays, even tests. The catch? Two-thirds of the 420+ surveyed admit they’re barely retaining anything. This isn’t just a tool; it’s a crutch, and it’s sparking big questions.
Here’s the twist: students know they’re short-circuiting their brains. Sure, cheating’s old news. But AI is becoming just the slick, free, instant upgrade, and kids treat it like gospel over their profs. Educators are playing catch-up, leaning on shaky AI detectors and gut calls that don’t always stick.
Check out the video and let us know what you think!