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As kids head back to school, parents should understand a new reality—the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our education system, and not in a good way.
AI programs such as ChatGPT make it easier for students to solve complex problems and even write entire essays. Any student with a computer or smartphone can access a wide range of AI programs with little difficulty. Homework used to help students develop academic skills through practice. Now there’s no guarantee the assignments submitted by students are written by students—they may be merely the work of an AI bot….