Growing Concern Over Students Using AI to Cheat on Homework

Students using AI to write school essays: a growing trend with both benefits and concerns

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While AI can have many positive uses, such as assisting with learning and research, it can also have a negative impact on students by potentially leading to a lack of critical thinking skills and reduced personal interaction.

Jayce Haun, Broadcast & Multimedia Producer
December 14, 2022

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to write school essays is a growing trend among students, and it is raising concerns among educators and parents. The ability of AI to quickly and accurately generate written content has made it a valuable tool for students looking to save time and improve their grades. However, there are concerns that using AI to write essays could be seen as cheating, and that it could prevent students from developing their own writing skills.

One major benefit of using AI to write essays is that it allows students to quickly generate high-quality content without spending hours researching and writing. By using AI tools such as natural language processing algorithms, students can input their ideas and get a well-written essay in a matter of minutes. This can be particularly useful for students who are struggling to keep up with their coursework or who have a lot of essays to write in a short period of time.

However, there are also concerns that the use of AI to write essays could be seen as cheating. If students are submitting AI-generated essays as their own, without properly citing the source, they could be violating academic integrity policies and risking punishment. This could also lead to a decrease in the overall quality of writing in schools, as more and more students turn to AI technology for help with their essays.

Another potential issue is that relying on AI to write essays can prevent students from developing their own writing skills. By relying on AI to do the work for them, students may not be learning the important critical thinking and writing skills that are essential for success in college and beyond.

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Despite these concerns, the use of AI to write essays is likely to continue to grow. As AI technology becomes more advanced and accessible, more and more students are likely to turn to it for help with their schoolwork. It will be important for educators and parents to carefully monitor this trend and ensure that it is used responsibly and in a way that does not compromise the integrity of the education system.

NOTE: This article was written entirely by artificial intelligence.