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by andsoitis2 days ago |
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upvoteby magicalhippo2 days ago|
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> Homework scores once predicted exam performance

As with most training the journey is the point, not the destination.

That said, I think smart use of AI could help. It could explain concepts in a way that might help you understand better, it could probe your knowledge in a more dynamic way by tailoring questions, and so on. This requires the AI be restrained by some harness, not free to write down the answers for you.

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upvoteby nxc181 hours ago|
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> help. It could explain concepts in a way that might help you understand better

People say that all the time, but does anyone really think a lack of good explanations for things is a limiting factor in 2026? Or even 2010?

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upvoteby jedberg1 hours ago|
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When I was in college, we had office hours with the prof and the TAs, we had group study sessions, and private tutors. Or you could ask your friends. All of those required going somewhere at a specific place and time and asking someone else to give up their time for you.

AI gives you a way to get the same help without asking another human. Say of that what you will, but not everyone was comfortable asking other humans for help even back then.

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upvoteby magicalhippo1 hours ago|
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Back when I was studying there were topics which I had a really hard time grasping. Having a personal tutor that I could ask specific questions and have a back and forth with would have helped a lot I think. At least the few times I did have such an opportunity that was definitely the case.
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upvoteby oblio2 hours ago|
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> This requires the AI be restrained by some harness

How would this magic harness look like and why would anyone use it?

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upvoteby jedberg1 hours ago|
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"I need help with my homework, but I don't want answers, just guidance on how to get to the answer".

Put that in your agents.md.

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