Artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork

Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: AI offers an equitable tutor and learning aid.
- Pro 2: AI accommodates and empowers students with disabilities.
- Pro 3: AI use in school teaches the responsible use of AI.
- Pro 4: AI is already being used by students and educators alike.
Cons
- Con 1: AI bypasses critical and creative thinking, as well as problem solving.
- Con 2: AI use encourages academic dishonesty.
- Con 3: AI experiences hallucinations and is notoriously inaccurate.
- Con 4: AI deepens the digital divide.
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Should students be allowed to use AI for schoolwork?

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Your brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of cognitive debt when using an AI assistant for essay writing task.

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Should students be allowed to use AI for schoolwork?

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