Generative AI Eliminates "Productive Struggle" for Kids—And That’s a Big Problem

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My son asked me a question yesterday that I didn’t know the answer to.

“Let’s Google it,” he said.

So we did. We typed in a search (skipping over the AI summary I can’t seem to turn off), read articles from trusted sources, and came to a conclusion.

Voila! A mini research project—complete with inquiry, critical thinking, and our own conclusion. Was...