A new study surveying 3,500 students, educators, and administrators across seven countries shows students are more concerned about AI’s impact on education than teachers or academic leaders. While 64% of students expressed worries, only 50% of educators and 41% of administrators shared the same concerns.
Students mainly fear overreliance on AI and the erosion of critical thinking skills, while administrators are more focused on data privacy and security risks. Patti West-Smith of Turnitin noted that although students use AI to complete work, many recognize that it could weaken their ability to think independently.
Experts like Karen Kovacs North and Ryan Trattner emphasized that critical thinking needs constant practice, warning that AI’s convenience risks creating a generation less skilled at analysis and reasoning.
The study also found that 95% of participants believe AI is being misused in education. Some professors propose strategies like in-class writing to curb cheating, though others, like Dan Kennedy from Northeastern University, caution against assuming students will cheat.
Moreover, while schools are preparing for an AI-driven future, 67% of students admit AI shortcuts their learning, and half don’t know how to use AI effectively. Experts recommend that students seek resources beyond the classroom and use AI to enhance — not replace — their learning efforts.
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