A study of 26,000 Chinese students reveals AI homework tools improve assignments but reduce exam scores by 20%, with effects taking two years to fully manifest.
The research followed over 26,000 students
Jul 14, 2026
01:12 pm
What's the storyA new study has found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education can improve homework scores but also negatively impact exam results by up to 24%.
The research, conducted by scholars from Stockholm University and the University of Hong Kong, followed over 26,000 middle and high school students in central China for 30 months.
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