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ChatGPT as a learning trap

March 28, 2026Anand Sanwal

Anand Sanwal cites Wharton research suggesting ChatGPT boosts practice performance but can undermine real learning outcomes. He calls it a perfect trap because practice scores rise while mastery suffers.

Wharton researchers gave nearly 1,000 high school math students access to ChatGPT during practice problems
Result: chatGPT is the perfect trap.
Students with ChatGPT crushed their practice sessions.
Anand Sanwal
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