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Research·Sep 13·all news from September 13, 2026

Two-year university study finds banning AI from classrooms leaves students worse off

A two-year study at a university found that students prohibited from using AI tools performed worse academically than those who were allowed to use them. The research indicates that integrating AI into coursework may be more beneficial for student outcomes than enforcing strict bans, as guided use helps bridge performance gaps.

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