Oxford Study: AI Reshaping Teen Brains, Creating Faster But Shallower Thinkers
A new Oxford University Press study finds 80% of UK teenagers use AI for schoolwork, with many reporting faster thinking but concerns about reduced depth. Researchers warn of emerging “synthetic thinkers” who process information quickly but may lack the critical analysis skills that traditional education develops.
AI Integration in Education Reaches Critical Mass
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how teenagers learn and think, according to a comprehensive new study from Oxford University Press that surveyed 2,000 UK students aged 13 to 18. The research conducted in August found that eight in 10 teenagers now regularly use AI tools for their schoolwork, with nearly as many turning to them for homework assistance.