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This OECD PISA analysis reveals a nuanced correlation where frequent AI reliance for studying often correlates with lower academic performance, suggesting that passive consumption may hinder active cognitive development. However, the data indicates a significant positive shift when students are trained to critically evaluate AI outputs, turning moderate and intentional use into a learning advantage. The core insight for the field is that the pedagogical approach to integrating AI tools matters more than mere adoption rates in determining educational outcomes.

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Students who use AI generally score worse at school

The VergeSeptember 9, 20263 min read

Students who use AI to help them study tend to perform worse at school than those who don't, according to data from a global OECD educational report. The situation is more complex than it sounds though, with certain types of AI use giving learners a slight boost, especially among students taught to critically assess how well the AI tools perform. The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) takes data from countries around the world every few years. This year's study, based on data collected in 2025, is the first to be carried out since AI use went truly mainstream. It tests 15-year-old students in science, math, and rea … Read the full story at The Verge.

Students who use AI to help them study tend to perform worse at school than those who don’t, according to data from a global OECD educational report. The situation is more complex than it sounds though, with certain types of AI use giving learners a slight boost, especially among…

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