Why students lie about using AI

Update: 2025-08-13

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When students are asked if they use AI to do their work, many say they don't. But when they're asked if other students re using AI, many more say that they do. Should we conclude that they're not being honest about their own AI use? Chicago Booth's Alex Imas has conducted research on students and AI. Why is using AI such a taboo? And how should schools and colleges respond to its inevitable creep?

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Why students lie about using AI

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Why students lie about using AI

Why students lie about using AI