Will AI Help or Overwhelm Students? Teachers Weigh In

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Teachers are experimenting with AI in classrooms, but many still worry that it could weaken student learning. The article highlights a national training effort backed by a major teachers’ union and three tech companies, including AI developers. The American Federation of Teachers is giving its members free AI training and curriculum through a $23 million program. Teachers see value in using AI for lesson planning, but they want clearer safeguards around privacy, safety, and critical thinking. The union is also pushing for restrictions on student-facing AI tools and more research.

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