AI boosts homework scores by 18% but lowers exam results by 20%
luisdans · x · 2026-08-19
A study cited by The Economist found that while students using AI saw their average homework scores rise by 18% over six months, they scored 20% lower on exams compared to classmates who did not use AI. The data highlights a discrepancy between short-term performance gains and potential long-term retention issues.
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