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Kids who use ChatGPT as a study assistant do worse on tests

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Researchers found that high school students using ChatGPT as a study aid performed worse on tests. Although students solved more practice problems correctly with AI assistance, their scores on subsequent tests were lower compared to students who studied without it. Even with a tutor-like AI providing hints, there was no improvement in test scores.

  • ChatGPT helped students solve 48% more practice problems.
  • Students scored 17% worse on tests after using ChatGPT.
  • ChatGPT's step-by-step solutions were incorrect 42% of the time.
  • A tutor-like ChatGPT did not improve test scores.
  • Study included nearly 1,000 students.