Study Finds AI Use May Increase Student Dependence, Affecting Math Performance
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Study Finds AI Use May Increase Student Dependence, Affecting Math Performance

A study led by Wharton's Hamsa Bastani involving nearly 1,000 Turkish high school students examined AI's impact on math learning. Students using a standard GPT-4 chatbot solved more problems during practice but scored 17% lower on subsequent tests without AI, suggesting increased dependence rather than improved skills. A modified GPT tutor offering hints showed better outcomes. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu and entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo warn that overreliance on AI may hinder independent thinking and learning.

Political Bias
2%97%1%
Sentiment
53%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 22 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 2%● Center 97%● Right 1%

The article group presents perspectives primarily from educational researchers and technology entrepreneurs, focusing on the effects of AI on student learning without political framing. The sources emphasize concerns about AI dependence and its impact on cognitive skills, reflecting a cautionary stance rather than partisan viewpoints. The coverage includes both empirical study results and expert opinions, maintaining a balanced representation of the issue.

Sentiment — Neutral (53/100)

The overall tone across the articles is cautiously critical, highlighting potential drawbacks of AI use in education. While acknowledging AI's capabilities and short-term benefits in problem-solving, the coverage stresses warnings about dependency and reduced independent learning. The sentiment is mixed, combining recognition of AI's usefulness with concerns about its long-term effects on student skills.

How 5 sources covered this story

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

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnowZoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Has An AI Message For Students...CenterNeutral
indiatodaySridhar Vembu has an AI warning for high school studentsCenterNeutral
firstpostSridhar Vembu warns AI creates dependency among students instead of improving maths skillsCenterNeutral
thefinancialexpressSridhar Vembu calls AI a 'crutch' after study shows students' performance dropping after they used GPT for answersCenterNeutral
economictimes'You have forgotten how you operated without AI': Ankur Warikoo reveals 3 dangerous signs of AI dependenceCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 22 May, 03:34 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes22 May, 03:34 am
    'You have forgotten how you operated without AI': Ankur Warikoo reveals 3 dangerous signs of AI dependence
  2. 2
    thefinancialexpress22 May, 07:22 am
    Sridhar Vembu calls AI a 'crutch' after study shows students' performance dropping after they used GPT for answers
  3. 3
    firstpost22 May, 08:01 am
    Sridhar Vembu warns AI creates dependency among students instead of improving maths skills
  4. 4
    indiatoday22 May, 11:04 am
    Sridhar Vembu has an AI warning for high school students
  5. 5
    timesnow22 May, 01:35 pm
    Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Has An AI Message For Students...

Lens Score breakdown

25/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Tech
Location
Turkey
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
22 May 2026
Key entities
Artificial intelligenceSridhar VembuGUID Partition TableMathematicsSecondary schoolWharton SchoolGPT-4TurkeyProblem solvingZoho CorporationChatbotSocial media