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Distinguishing performance gains from learning when using generative AI

Machine Learning 2026-05-14 v1 Human-Computer Interaction
Authors: Lixiang Yan , Samuel Greiff , Jason M. Lodge , Dragan Gašević
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Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into education, where it can boost learners' performance. However, these uses do not promote the deep cognitive and metacognitive processing that are required for high-quality learning.

Keywords

generative artificial intelligence intelligent tutoring systems artificial intelligence

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@article{arxiv.2605.13731,
  title  = {Distinguishing performance gains from learning when using generative AI},
  author = {Lixiang Yan and Samuel Greiff and Jason M. Lodge and Dragan Gašević},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.13731},
  year   = {2026}
}

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