Calcutta schools grapple with rising AI dependency among students, rethink teaching and tests

Several schools in Calcutta are facing a growing challenge: students are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to complete assignments, write essays, and even handle basic communication, leaving teachers struggling to maintain academic integrity.

The extent of AI dependency has surprised educators. In one school, after a Class X teacher assigned a project on Gandhi that required watching Richard Attenborough’s film, students showed little interest in viewing the movie and instead generated AI content.