Study: Students using AI see 18% homework score rise but 20% exam drop
Polymarket · x · 2026-08-19
New data reveals that students using AI for homework saw an 18% increase in assignment scores over 6 months. However, they scored 20% lower on exams compared to classmates who did not use AI. This suggests a dependency gap where AI assistance boosts short-term output but hinders long-term retention and understanding.
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