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- 1AI in schools called a 'Wild West' as research lags▼Welcome to the 'Wild West' of AI in schools: Research is scarce, but experiments abound https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/n
NPR reports that American schools are rushing to experiment with artificial intelligence tools in classrooms even though rigorous research on their effects on learning remains scarce. Educators and districts are adopting AI for tutoring, grading and lesson planning largely without clear evidence, prompting comparisons to an unregulated 'Wild West' and renewed calls for careful studies and guidance.
- 2Tutoring company tells parents to use AI instead●Tutoring company tells parents to save their money and 'use AI instead'
An Australian tutoring company is advising parents to save their money and use artificial intelligence tools instead of paying for tutoring services. The unusual move, reported by the Australian Financial Review, has drawn attention for a business essentially talking itself out of revenue and sparked debate over whether AI can genuinely replace human tutors for school students.
- 3Harvard Study Finds AI Tutor Beats Traditional Physics Class●Harvard Study: AI Tutor Outperforms Physics Classroom
A Harvard study reports that students learning physics with an AI tutor outperformed peers in a traditional classroom setting. The findings suggest personalized, interactive AI instruction can deliver greater learning gains than standard lectures, reigniting debate over how AI should fit into education and what it means for the future of teaching.
- 4Harvard study finds AI tutor beats classroom physics teaching●Harvard study finds AI tutor beats in-class physics teaching
A Harvard study reports that students learning physics with an AI tutor outperformed peers taught through traditional in-class instruction. The findings suggest personalised, interactive AI guidance can deliver stronger learning gains than standard lessons, at least in physics. Educators are debating what the result means for the future of teaching and whether the model could be replicated across other subjects and institutions.