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ChatGPT's study mode could be your next tutor

AI in Education EditorialUpdated July 14, 20261 min readRead source
ChatGPT's study mode could be your next tutor
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X Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT's study mode could be your next tutor - and it's free This AI tool acts as a tutor for students instead of an answer generator, just in time for back-to-school. Written by Sabrina Ortiz, Senior Editor Senior Editor July 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. PT J Studios/Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways  ChatGPT's new study mode works through questions with students.

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