College students are writing with AI, but a pilot study finds they're not simply letting it write for them

College students are writing with AI, but a pilot study finds they're not simply letting it write for them

Debates about generative AI in higher education have been informed by studies of completed student papers, or self-reported survey data. Research shows that artificial intelligence tools can support learning, but has also raised concerns, including students' overreliance, cheating, and the potential degradation of critical thinking and engagement.

University students are writing with AI – but a pilot study finds they’re not simply letting it write for them

Debates about generative AI in higher education have been informed by studies of completed student papers, or self-reported survey data. Research shows that artificial intelligence tools can support learning, but also has raised concerns, including students’ overreliance, cheating, and the potential degradation of critical thinking and engagement. While these types of studies provide interesting snapshots of reported practices, their methodologi…