Apr 06, 2026 07:00:00Two-thirds of middle school teachers believe that the use of AI is causing a decline in students' critical thinking skills. A survey conducted by an education union among British secondary school teachers revealed that two-thirds of respondents believe that the use of AI is causing a decline in students' writing skills, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills. Another respondent stated, 'Students won't be motivated by AI tutors,' while yet another responded, 'Students from disadvantaged backgrounds need instruction through interaction with humans, not AI. This is central to learning, but our research also shows that reliance on AI is impacting students' critical thinking skills.' No technology should replace the foundational knowledge and academic thinking skills that students need to prepare for their future lives.

Source: The Guardian April 05, 2026 22:48 UTC