Lately, when a student is stuck on an assignment while their tutor is busy, they don’t want to risk asking a “silly” question. Instead, they open up ChatGPT and receive instant feedback, with the option to ask for more if needed. And they’re far from the only ones; surveys done by the Independent, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Digital Education Council show how many university students are using generative AI tools for study help.
The debate around this trend is fierce: is AI the future of smarter learning, or the downfall of academic integrity? With new research emerging, we’re finally getting a clearer view of how students use AI, what they think of it, and how it’s reshaping education.
Is AI the ultimate study buddy or a digital crutch? Click through the gallery to see how students are really using it and what it means for the future of learning.