Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’

17 March 2026

Prof Jason Lodge (School of Education) discusses "a growing body of evidence that suggests using AI can undermine the effort required for sustainable, deep learning."

The article also refers to "cognifitve offloading," the "performance paradox", ease of use and it's effect on critical thinking, as well as potential respones and implications for education systems. 

Read the full article in The Conversation here

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