SMRTR AIJul 27, 2026Hacker News

AI in the Classroom: What's Happening Now

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AI is rapidly entering classrooms whether schools are ready or not — about 77% of professors and 86% of students ages 9–17 now use it, with most students using it for schoolwork. NYC schools banned ChatGPT, then reversed course within four months. Khan Academy's Khanmigo grew from 40,000 to 700,000 students in one year, though its creator openly admits early versions underperformed — proving education can now recognize and fix mistakes far faster than before.

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