Studies: ChatGPT homework help can lower exam scores, while a hint-giving AI tutor did not
In a study of nearly 1,000 students, ChatGPT lowered exam scores by 17 percent, while an AI tutor that gave only hints did not. Another report says students who leave their work to AI may get worse grades.
Who is affected and how
- teacher
- A hint-giving AI tutor and a chatbot that gives ready answers have different effects, so assignments should be set accordingly.
- student
- If you ask AI for the finished solution, you can expect worse exam results.
- parent
- When helping with homework, a tool that gives hints is safer than a chatbot that gives the solution.
Sources
- Does using AI for homework hurt learning?blog.lincolnlearningsolutions.org · Oct 12, 2026
- Students who let AI do their work may actually get worse grades - AOLaol.com · Oct 13, 2026
- Students who let AI do their work may actually get worse gradesearth.com · Oct 13, 2026
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