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Teachers Warn: AI Chatbots Threaten Critical Thinking Skills

8/12/2025

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Educators are raising alarms about AI chatbots like ChatGPT stifling students' critical thinking. In response, Chicago teacher Jordan Clayton-Taylor insists on pen-and-paper essays to encourage original thought. While AI can enhance learning, teachers stress the importance of understanding its role to ensure it supports, rather than replaces, genuine knowledge retention.

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Educators are raising alarms about AI chatbots like ChatGPT stifling students' critical thinking. In response, Chicago teacher Jordan Clayton-Taylor insists on pen-and-paper essays to encourage original thought. While AI can enhance learning, teachers stress the importance of understanding its role to ensure it supports, rather than replaces, genuine knowledge retention.