The growing use of artificial intelligence among students is raising new concerns in classrooms.
A recent survey found that many teachers believe students are slowly losing the ability to think critically and hold conversations.
According to media reports, 66 per cent of secondary school teachers in the UK say their students’ critical thinking has declined with increased use of AI tools.
Teachers observed that while students can easily repeat information, they struggle to build their own arguments. Some even rely on AI to generate answers, only to copy them by hand.
There is also a shift in behaviour. As students interact more with chatbots, communication becomes less necessary. Conversations are replaced with prompts, and responses arrive instantly without real engagement.
At the same time, AI is becoming more integrated into education. Many teachers already use it for lesson planning, creating materials and administrative tasks. However, concerns remain over accuracy and overdependence.
Looking ahead, the use of AI in schools is expected to grow further. Plans are underway to introduce AI tutors to support learning, particularly for students who need extra help.
While these tools aim to enhance education, experts stress that they should complement, not replace, real human interaction.
Because beyond information, learning is also about thinking, questioning and connecting.