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As More Teens Use AI in School, Parents Are Grappling with How It Impacts Learning
Common Sense says 63% of teen AI users rely on it for answers, while more than a third do not understand school rules.
- Seven in ten teens use artificial intelligence tools for schoolwork, according to a new survey from Common Sense Media, reflecting rapid adoption of the technology in academic settings.
- While 77% of teens use AI as a support tool for brainstorming or feedback, 63% of teens also use the technology to obtain direct answers for their assignments.
- Michael Robb, head of research at Common Sense, warns that 73% of teens miss out on key AI literacy conversations, while only 44% reported having teachers discuss appropriate usage.
- San Francisco parent Amanda Hyslop helped write her son's school district AI policy after conversations shifted his approach; William Driegert now uses the technology as a learning tool rather than for direct answers.
- Data from Playlab Learning Hub shows 37 states have published AI guidance, yet 28% of teens report rules vary significantly between teachers, creating inconsistency as schools navigate this evolving landscape.
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Teens risk critical thinking, learning as they lean into AI for schoolwork
Common Sense Media finds most teens use AI for schoolwork, including to get answers, while many schools lack clear AI rules and instruction on how to use the technology responsibly.
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