A recent survey has revealed a concerning trend among secondary school pupils in England: their critical thinking skills are declining due to the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI). Two-thirds of teachers reported that students are losing essential abilities such as writing, problem-solving, and even basic conversation skills, largely attributed to the convenience of AI tools like voice-to-text technology. Teachers are expressing skepticism about the government’s push for AI tutoring tools, fearing that these technologies may undermine the value of human interaction in education.