Are AI Tools Like Google's Becoming Too Helpful for Students?

Hi everyone,

Quick question that’s been on my mind lately:
Are AI tools like www.google.comGoogle’s search summaries and Gemini (its AI assistant) making studying too easy?

I recently typed in a past paper question and got a full breakdown in seconds — not just a definition, but a structured answer, example, and even exam-style wording. Great for revision, but it made me wonder...

Are we still learning properly if AI gives us instant answers?

Or is this just a smarter way to study — like using a supercharged search engine?

Has anyone used AI tools for A-levels, uni essays, or coursework? Did it help or backfire?

I’d love to hear how others are using AI to prep for exams or complete assignments (responsibly, of course). Are there any guidelines at your uni or college about it?

Let’s discuss — helpful tool or digital shortcut?

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katy529

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by katy529

Hi everyone,
Quick question that’s been on my mind lately:
Are AI tools like www.google.comGoogle’s search summaries and Gemini (its AI assistant) making studying too easy?
I recently typed in a past paper question and got a full breakdown in seconds — not just a definition, but a structured answer, example, and even exam-style wording. Great for revision, but it made me wonder...
Are we still learning properly if AI gives us instant answers?
Or is this just a smarter way to study — like using a supercharged search engine?
Has anyone used AI tools for A-levels, uni essays, or coursework? Did it help or backfire?
I’d love to hear how others are using AI to prep for exams or complete assignments (responsibly, of course). Are there any guidelines at your uni or college about it?
Let’s discuss — helpful tool or digital shortcut?

Hi there,

I'm Ilya, a third year cyber security student at DMU, Leicester. It's a great question I have been thinking about for a while. I came up with the following thought.

The most crucial skill university is aiming to teach is critical thinking. Namely, students must learn to think for themselves, look for information, assess the quality and draw conclusions from it. Using AI for learning is okay, and many universities are currently developing / implementing new policies describing the appropriate use of AI. However, using AI is great only as long as the student makes the effort to verify information and proactively assess the correctness and quality of what AI gives them.

There are a number of studies regarding the problem of AI hallucinations. Here is a nice paper which systematically reviews existing literature on the topic:

Adel, A., Alani, N. Can generative AI reliably synthesise literature? exploring hallucination issues in ChatGPT. AI & Soc (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-025-02406-7

Best regards,
Ilya,
Cyber Security student at DMU :smile:

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Educators can use artificial intelligence in education. Finding an explanation or understanding a topic requires less time with this method. I myself have repeatedly used services that have helped me deal with difficult tasks. Before using them, I tried to find out as much information as possible. The article at https://invozone.com/blog/best-ai-homework-helpers/ was helpful. It gives a quick overview of AI services for homework assistance. That doesn't mean you can depend on such tools alone. It is important to practice yourself, write solutions, and take notes. If you don't do this, your knowledge will remain superficial. AI should be a support tool, not the main way to learn.

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