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AI hype fades, but students still want smarter study tools
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points A backlash against education technology is underway, with some schools introducing "tech-free" days. Skepticism toward AI in education is growing, with Gen Z excitement about the technology dropping 14 percentage points in a year.
Skepticism toward AI in education is growing, with Gen Z excitement about the technology dropping 14 percentage points in a year. A survey found that anger toward AI rose by nine points, even among daily users.
A backlash against education technology is underway, with some schools introducing "tech-free" days. Many educators believe that technology is hindering students' social and emotional development.
Further details on the changing attitudes toward AI and education technology are available, including findings from a recent report on how America learns.
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Category: schools Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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