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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Homework isn't what it used to be

25 Feb 2026

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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

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Homework is something all of us remember, and we do remember it all in the same way. It's a collective experience until now. Because of AI, this generation will remember it differently. After-school homework is nothing like you remember it. 54% of today's teens admit that they use AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude to help with homework every single day, which leads us to a question.

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Are these chatbots helping or are they doing all the work? There's no question schools must teach AI and how to use it. But there are several credible studies confirming AI often hinders learning, reasoning, and critical thinking. In 2024, only a quarter of teen students were using it. Now, we're over 50%. And the ultimate question? Is AI helping or hurting students?

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Right now, no one really knows. Tomorrow in my free newsletter, it's all about data brokers and the things that they're selling. Sign up at GetKim.com. And now a clip from my weekend show, The Kim Commando Show. It's pretty much the best radio show in the world, but I may be just a little biased. Sit back and enjoy. Now, when you think Amish, what do you think? Butter churns. Rum springa.

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Handmade quilts. Sure. Horse and buggy. Of course. Zero tech. Well, hold your horses. Because the Amish are now riding e-bikes. That's electricity. No, it's not. You might think it might be electricity. E, what does the E in the e-bike stand for? Electric. That's electricity. No, they're hopping on these battery powered bikes to get to work, haul supplies, run errands.

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They say the horses are expensive, slow, and require a lot of upkeep and vet bills. And so you could say they're trading horsepower for what power? And what power is that? Solar powered. That's how they're charging them. Yes, yes. So they're not using the grid. They're not using any gas. Simple living. It's off the grid energy.

Chapter 2: What percentage of teens are using AI for homework assistance?

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Boy, I'll tell you, the Amish, they found a loophole and they're peddling right through it.

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You're so proud of that. Peddling right through it. Did you hear that punchline, kids?

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I hate you. I know. Also, join us here on The Big Show by tapping into our number. Yes, our phone number, 1-888-825-5254. And if you'd like, you can also schedule a time right here on the show by heading over to the official homepage. That's commando.com with a course with a K. And there's a big link on the top that says Ask Kim.

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825-5254. Does that spell anything?

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It spells talk to Kim.

Chapter 3: Are AI chatbots helping or hindering student learning?

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Oh, okay. Speaking of phone numbers, I'll have to bring in the email. I have to show it to you. I got this most wonderful email from a gentleman who has listened to the show for many years. And he actually has a phone number with my last name in it. And he wants to give it to me as a special thank you.

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so it spells out commando yes with the area code yes now it's not going to be we're in phoenix arizona it's not going to be a phoenix area code would you use that well you know but it doesn't matter there's really no more long distance i understand that but would you when people say what's your phone number and you'd be like 642 commando

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I don't know. I don't know. But I just thought that was really – I thought that was just a very kind gesture. It is very kind. It was very nice.

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Chapter 4: What studies show about AI's impact on critical thinking?

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Chapter 5: How do schools need to adapt to AI in the classroom?

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