Students Are Turning to AI – Here’s What the Critics Are Missing About Why

The article explores the increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT among university students, pushing back against criticisms that students are simply lazy or cheating. Instead, it argues that reliance on AI has been driven by a disrupted education system since the Covid-19 pandemic, inconsistent exam formats, and growing financial pressures on students. Many current students never experienced typical national exams and faced ongoing uncertainty with assessment methods, making AI a convenient and sometimes necessary tool. The author calls for universities to standardize assessment practices and clarify expectations for AI use, recognizing that the nature of being a student is rapidly changing.

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