Move over textbooks – AI chatbots are the new study buddies in American schools! A nationwide survey reveals ChatGPT and similar tools have exploded in popularity, with 75% of students and 79% of teachers now using them, up from just 37% and 55% last year.
The AI Classroom Revolution
Forget the 'robots stealing jobs' narrative – 8-in-10 respondents say tech boosts education. Students are crafting essays with AI sidekicks, while teachers brainstorm lesson plans faster than you can say 'grading crisis.'
Policy Gaps & Future Potential
But here's the plot twist: Most schools lack AI guidelines despite the boom. 'We’re flying the plane while building it,' admits one educator. Parents and students crave more training and AI career prep – will schools level up?
As one Gen Z survey-taker quipped: 'ChatGPT doesn’t replace homework – it upgrades it.' Game on, education!
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AI chatbot popularity surges among U.S. students, teachers: survey
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