Studies on the Ethics and Effects of AI Chatbots/Tools in Providing Task Assistance for School Assignments and Tasks

AI chatbots are becoming highly popular among students as they use it as a tool to complete school assignments and accomplish projects. This study critically reviews the literature concerning the ethical issues and educational impact of their use. The research is structured around three key aspects: (a) students’ and teachers’ perspectives on the use of AI chatbots in academic tasks, (b) advantages, including personal support and immediate feedback, with limitations, such as potential misuse, and (c) ethical challenges, such as academic dishonesty, data privacy risk and the reliance on AI tools. This study also focuses on how AI chatbots affect student engagement, learning outcomes, and critical thinking skills. These tools are ingenious in their attempts to make learning more engaging but also bring with them risks that could choke off the growth of critical academic and life skills. Based on the literature analysis and survey of educators’ and university students’ opinions, this paper provides recommendations on how to effectively address the implementation of AI chatbots in school context. It is for the purpose of assisting schools to put the benefits of explaining AI tools into equities and managing the ethical issues arising from their application.