Global AI expert Dr Ayesha Khanna has warned students against over-reliance on artificial intelligence to complete academic work. She said students who rely on AI to do their homework may complete the task, but they are not necessarily learning the material needed to succeed in exams. The caution comes as schools across Ghana and worldwide grapple with AI tools in classrooms.
Speaking at an IMF/World Bank annual meetings session in Bangkok, Thailand, Dr Khanna stressed that while AI can support learning, it cannot replace the cognitive process of understanding, practicing, and retaining knowledge. She noted that education systems must guide students to use AI as a tutor, not as a shortcut to avoid thinking.
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According to Dr Khanna, students who submit AI-generated assignments often score high on homework but struggle during supervised examinations where AI support is not allowed. She argued that true learning requires effort, mistakes, and correction, which are bypassed when AI does all the work. Her remarks align with growing concerns among lecturers and parents.
In Ghana, universities including the University of Ghana have reported rising cases of AI-assisted plagiarism, prompting discussions on academic integrity policies. The IMF/World Bank session in Bangkok highlighted how technology, if misused, could widen learning gaps rather than close them, especially in developing economies investing in human capital.
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Dr Ayesha Khanna, a globally recognized AI strategist and founder of ADDO AI, urged teachers to redesign assignments to test critical thinking rather than recall. She encouraged students to use AI to explain difficult concepts, generate practice questions, and get feedback, not to copy final answers for submission.
The IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok have focused on AI’s impact on jobs, education, and inclusive growth. Experts say Ghanaian schools must invest in AI literacy to prepare students for future work while protecting genuine learning. Students are advised to do the work first, then check with AI, not the reverse.
