By, Danial Syahmi
Nowadays, every student uses AI to help them with their homework. But is this a good thing or not? Since ChatGPT became popular, students around the world have discovered a new kind of assistant. The one that never rests, answers instantly, and doesn’t complain. Whether it’s writing essays, solving math problems, or generating ideas, AI is quickly becoming a tool for students to do all their homework. But is it helpful, harmful, or both?
ChatGPT is an advanced AI chatbot that can answer questions and help with many tasks. It can write essays, explain math or science topics, and even summarize books in seconds. Just ask ChatGPT what you want, it can do most of the things students usually spend hours on. It’s no wonder that students use it to do their homework, especially if they’re doing it at the last minute.
The question – “Is using ChatGPT considered cheating?” The answer really depends on how you use it. Using AI for good purposes like brainstorming ideas, understanding difficult topics, getting writing feedback, or practicing language and coding can be a helpful learning tool. However, relying on it the wrong way, such as copy-pasting full essays, submitting AI-written work as your own, and avoiding learning are crossing the line and can be considered cheating.
Using AI like ChatGPT can have both positive and negative effects on students. On the positive side, it can help students learn faster, improve their writing, and make studying more efficient. But on the downside, overusing AI can reduce creativity, weaken critical thinking skills, and make students overly dependent on technology. Instead of learning how to solve problems on their own, some students might start relying on AI to do all the thinking for them.
Most students use ChatGPT because it’s the easiest way to finish their homework sometimes in just five minutes. But when students simply copy and paste answers to get things done quickly, they don’t actually learn anything. So, should students use ChatGPT? Yes, but wisely. Use it as a tool to assist your studying, not as a shortcut. After all, when it’s time for a real test, there’s no AI to save you. In the end, ChatGPT isn’t going away anytime soon. The real question is not whether you’ll use it, but how you’ll use it.***
