More and more teachers and students are using AI, even though it might do more harm than good

Slemrod, Tar “More and more teachers and students are using AI, even though it might do more harm than good” Phys.org, 18 March 2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-teachers-students-ai-good.html

Nowadays, more teachers and students are using AI in school, even though it might do more harm than good. Many teachers use AI for lesson plans, and students use it for homework, tutoring, and learning new topics. But schools do not really have enough training or clear rules for using AI. The article shows some problems too. Some students use AI for mental health help, and it can give harmful answers. Also, it is not clear if AI really helps learning. Some studies show students do worse after they stop using AI, and teachers say it is hard to know if the work is really from the student. Parents also worry that AI is weakening skills like writing and critical thinking. At the same time, AI can help students with learning disabilities, give personalized learning, and help teachers save time. In the end, the article says schools should slow down and be careful with AI, not fully reject it, but use it in a responsible way. 

I like this article because it talks about what is really happening in schools today with AI. It shows both the good and bad sides, which helped me understand it better. It also made me think about how I use AI and why I should not depend on it too much for my school work.