Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools

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Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools

As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom?

By Jacob Turcotte Graphics editor @jacobturcotte

Aug. 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET

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