Greg Pak on Mythryl: “Yell at your electeds and mayor, Boston. "A.i." in education is…”

Yell at your electeds and mayor, Boston. "A.i." in education is trash. Tell them about the Chinese study of 26 THOUSAND kids that showed "A.i." improved homework scores (because kids cheated) but DECREASED exam scores up to 24 percent. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

papers.ssrn.comThe Generative AI Learning Penalty: Evidence from Chinese Secondary EducationUsing 30 months of panel data on 26,811 Chinese students in grades 7-12, we study how generative AI affects homework productivity and learning. The data combine

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Don’t listen to the mayor or the district downplay the reliance on AI in the classroom. Listen to the DONOR’s own priorities, which are driving the adoption of this policy. “We want to be deeply in the classes,” [Paul] English said, “and ultimately, we want every teacher to be using AI.”

bostonglobe.comBoston is embracing AI in its public schools, unlike NYC and LA - The Boston GlobeThe fast-moving technology has some educators, parents, and students worried, even as others argue there’s room for experimentation.

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