AI and the Decline in Student Reading | Dayton News

Fifteen-year-olds in the U.S. are hitting a 25-year low in reading scores, part of a global decline fueled by digital distractions and AI overuse. While students still outperform the global average, nearly half regularly use AI chatbots for schoolwork—and those who don’t actually score higher. Experts warn AI risks replacing cognitive struggle with shortcuts, undermining critical thinking. Educators stress we have the tools to fix this—but must prioritize human connection, curiosity, and smart tech integration to truly empower learners. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/122c04e084d48635