AI Use for Schoolwork Leaves Students 1.5 Years Behind, OECD Finds

A new OECD study indicates that students who frequently use AI chatbots for schoolwork perform 1.5 years behind their peers. This performance gap is particularly pronounced in Asian economies, where the adoption of these tools among learners is most widespread. These findings raise concerns about the long-term impact of automated assistance on critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills in educational environments.