How AI Can Help Students

CheggMate could soon help students with their homework.

The AI chatbot is built with OpenAI’s most advanced model, GPT-4.

“AI can also prevent students from getting ‘stuck’ when they’re working through problems at home.

A young person using a chatbot on a laptop computer.

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She said the technology also opens up new possibilities for homework assignments.

For example, AI-generated personalized tasks could be created based on each student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Is AI a Tool or Crutch for Students?

A young child using a chatbot on a smartphone for homework help.

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Not everyone is cheering for the increasing availability of chatbots for homework.

These tools are here to stay and are already being leveraged by people in the workplace.

Bala noted that students can now use AI paraphrasing tools to circumvent AI checkers.

This may make homework more challenging and practical, ultimately leading to smarter students.