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Written by Team Civiform
Let’s be honest: students have a lot of different opinions about Artificial Intelligence. Some think it’s amazing. Some think it’s a little scary. Most of them? Well… they’re just trying to figure it out.
A Cool Helper (Most of the Time)
For many students, AI is like a smart friend who helps with homework. You can ask it to explain a science topic, write an email, or even suggest a title for your essay. It’s fast, it doesn’t judge, and it never gets tired of your questions.
One student said, “It’s like Google, but more fun!” Another added, “It helped me understand math for the first time!”
But AI isn’t perfect. Sometimes it gives wrong answers, or says things that make no sense at all. One student laughed: “I asked it for help with geography, and it told me to visit Atlantis.”
Is It Cheating … or Just Smart?
This is the big question: is using AI for school cheating?
Some students say no. “It’s just like a calculator,” said one. “It helps me check my work.” Others are not so sure. “I use it sometimes,” admitted another, “but I still write things in my own words. I don’t want to get in trouble.”
The truth? Students are trying to find the balance—using AI to help them learn, not to do everything for them.
Teachers Know … Trust Us
Many students have noticed something new: teachers are getting really good at spotting AI-written texts.
“My teacher said my essay was too perfect,” one student shared. “Now I add little mistakes so it sounds more like me!”
Another joked, “We have to make our writing worse on purpose. Who would’ve thought?”
Funny, Weird, and Helpful
Students agree that AI is fun to use. It can help with writing, make studying faster, and even give ideas when you’re stuck. But it also makes funny mistakes.
Someone asked AI to write a short story and it made the main character a talking carrot. “I mean… creative, right?” they laughed.
In the End …
AI isn’t replacing students, it’s becoming part of their world. It helps with learning, gives ideas, and saves time. But it also needs to be used with care.
As one student said:
“AI is like a smart friend. Just don’t let it do all your homework, or it might make you sound like a robot.”And maybe that’s the smartest thing of all.
