Is AI Making Your Kids Dumber? Over Half Of Teachers Surveyed Say It May Be
A recent survey indicates that many teachers are worried about the impact of artificial intelligence on education. Over half of the K-12 teachers surveyed believe AI is hindering students' critical thinking skills. Despite recognizing the potential benefits of AI, many educators feel unprepared to guide students in its responsible use.
- ▪Fifty-four percent of K-12 teachers say AI is making it harder for their students to learn critical thinking skills.
- ▪Forty percent of teachers reported a negative effect of AI on education, while only 9% viewed it positively.
- ▪Seventy-eight percent of teachers believe students should learn to use AI responsibly, but 52% said their schools have not provided clear guidance.
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Education Is AI Making Your Kids Dumber? Over Half Of Teachers Surveyed Say It May Be (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Spencer Lombardo Contributor June 05, 2026 4:32 PM ET June 05, 2026 4:32 PM ET Spencer Lombardo Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Most teachers are concerned about their students’ education amid the looming artificial intelligence revolution, a recent survey shows.
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