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Key points

• •A survey of secondary school teachers in England reveals that pupils' use of AI is leading to a decline in critical thinking and core skills.
• •The UK government plans to develop AI tutoring tools to provide tailored support for 450,000 disadvantaged pupils, despite opposition from many teachers.
• •While teachers are skeptical about pupils using AI, a majority of them are using AI to create resources, plan lessons, and perform administrative tasks.