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Do's and don'ts of using AI to help with schoolwork

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Do's and don'ts of using AI to help with schoolwork
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share this! Share Tweet Share Email November 20, 2025 Do's and don'ts of using AI to help with schoolwork by KELVIN CHAN and JOCELYN GECKER edited by Andrew Zinin Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked reputable news agency proofread The GIST Add as preferred source The

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