Study: AI Boosted Homework Scores by 18% But Exam Scores Dropped 20%
Edymilson · hn · 2026-08-21
A study found that students who used AI for homework saw an 18% increase in assignment scores. However, their subsequent exam scores without AI assistance dropped by 20%, suggesting over-reliance on AI may hinder actual learning and knowledge retention.
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