Study Finds Increase in 'A' Grades in Writing and Coding Courses Since ChatGPT Launch
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Study Finds Increase in 'A' Grades in Writing and Coding Courses Since ChatGPT Launch

A University of California, Berkeley study found a significant increase in 'A' grades in college writing and coding courses since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022. Analyzing over 500,000 grades from a Texas public university, researchers observed about 30 more A's in AI-exposed classes, particularly those with take-home assignments. The rise is attributed to students using AI tools rather than improved learning, raising concerns among employers about the reliability of GPAs for evaluating graduates.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
45%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 14 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a largely academic and employer-focused perspective without evident political framing. They emphasize research findings and employer concerns about grade inflation linked to AI use, reflecting viewpoints from educational researchers and the job market. No partisan or ideological positions are highlighted, maintaining a neutral stance on the implications of AI in education.

Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)

The overall tone is neutral to cautiously concerned, focusing on factual reporting of study results and employer reactions. While the increase in grades is noted, the coverage avoids sensationalism, instead highlighting potential challenges for assessing student performance and hiring decisions. The sentiment balances recognition of AI's impact with measured concern about its effects on academic evaluation.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
ndtvWhy US Students Are Suddenly Scoring More 'A' Grades In Writing And Coding. ChatGPT, ObviouslyCenterNeutral
mint'A' grades are suddenly everywhere since the arrival of ChatGPT MintCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

mint broke this story on 14 May, 06:39 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    mint14 May, 06:39 am
    'A' grades are suddenly everywhere since the arrival of ChatGPT Mint
  2. 2
    ndtv14 May, 02:26 pm
    Why US Students Are Suddenly Scoring More 'A' Grades In Writing And Coding. ChatGPT, Obviously

Lens Score breakdown

25/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Education
Location
Texas, United States
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
14 May 2026
Key entities
Artificial intelligenceGenerative artificial intelligenceChatGPTGrading in educationGrade inflationUniversity of California, BerkeleyBarclaysInternshipMorgan StanleyPublic universityTexasWharton School