# A plurality of Americans say AI weakens students' deep thinking

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/ai/americans-most-often-say-ai-weakens-students-deep-thinking/

> Indexed question in AI & Tech.

## Reading

Americans' most common read on AI in the classroom is a wary one: 23% say it reduces students' deep thinking, ahead of any other view, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.

Another 18% say AI's impact is still unclear, and 16% see it adding convenience without real depth; the rest divide among smaller camps, with 14% each calling it a study aid or saying it promotes dependency, and 8% each pointing to tech overuse or personalized learning.

## Topline

Which of the following best describes how you think AI impacts student learning?

A plurality of Americans say AI weakens students' deep thinking.

- Reduces deep thinking: 22.7%
- Impact is still unclear: 17.7%
- Adds convenience, not depth: 15.6%
- Acts as a study aid: 14.2%
- Promotes dependancy: 14.1%
- Encourages tech overuse: 8.0%
- Personalizes learning: 7.7%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-08-13 → 2025-08-18
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.1%
- Module: Verasight JSM Omnibus Survey
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/jsm-2025#impact-of-ai-on-student-learning](https://reports.verasight.io/r/jsm-2025#impact-of-ai-on-student-learning)

## Citation

Verasight JSM Omnibus Survey, fielded August 13-18, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.1%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/jsm-2025#impact-of-ai-on-student-learning](https://reports.verasight.io/r/jsm-2025#impact-of-ai-on-student-learning)