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9 Mar 2026
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We know that kids and teachers are already using generative A.I in the classroom, with the South Australian and New South Wales governments, already rolling out their own chatbot tools for teaching and learning.

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We know that kids and teachers are already using generative A.I in the classroom, with the South Australian and New South Wales governments, already rolling out their own chatbot tools for teaching and learning. A new report looks at what happens to knowledge and cognitive function when this technology is relied on too much, and it's not all bad. Guest: Professor Leslie Loble AM, co-author of the report and Industry Professor at the UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, and chair of the Australian Network for Quality Digital EducationImage DetailsWest Wyalong High School trials NSWEduChat.(ABC News: Lani Oataway)Program:More from The Radio National HourEducational Institutions, AI Appears In With no obvious end to war, barrel price surges past US$100Duration: 54 minutes 59 seconds54m 3 itemsIn this episode1 of 3Not just psychological: global markets reel from oil price shockDuration: 21 minutes 59 seconds21m 2 of 3Fears of repercussions for Iran's women's football team growDuration: 16 minutes 54 seconds16m 3 of 3PlayingGenerative A.I in the classroom akin to a 'sugar hit' for learningDuration: 13 minutes 25 seconds13m