One thing we now know without a doubt as a result of AI is that doing the homework really does matter for learning.

Ethan Mollick observes that AI tools have provided empirical evidence confirming that actively completing homework is essential for learning, rather than simply receiving answers. This insight likely emerged from experiences with students using AI assistants, where those who engaged with problem-solving processes learned more effectively than those who relied on AI to simply provide solutions.

Source: Ethan Mollick (X) | 2026-06-29