Better answers, broader thinking: What students gain from ChatGPT and critical-thinking training
Randomized study of 1,000+ students examines ChatGPT's impact on critical thinking and academic performance
OpenAI published results from a randomized controlled study involving over 1,000 university students, investigating how ChatGPT use affects critical thinking, originality, and assignment performance. The study represents one of the more rigorous academic evaluations of AI tools in educational settings. While methodologically notable, the signal is domain-specific to education rather than a broad industry shift.