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The student news site of Westford Academy

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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

WA student types on OpenAI to finish their assignment.

Why AI is doing more harm than good

Sara Metivier, Executive Features Editor Oct 30, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for decades, even dating back to the 1950s. However, websites such as ChatGPT have crept their way into the world of education and their implications may not be as brilliant as we think. AI in education can be a great tool to help students reach their highest...

As AI becomes a bigger topic in the field of education, many teachers are now viewing AI as a tool rather than an obstacle.

AI: an unavoidable, fickle tool in the future of classroom learning

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Nov 16, 2023

On November 30, 2022, education was forever changed with the release of an AI chatbot known as ChatGPT. Now, one year later, "artificial intelligence" has become more and more synonymous with cheating and plagiarism. However, with 38% of educators surveyed planning to use AI tools in the 2023-2024 school...