Publish at October 21 2025 Updated October 21 2025
"According to a new KPMG survey in Canada, more than seven in ten(73%) Canadian students are now using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for their schoolwork, up sharply from 59% in 2024 and 52% two years ago.
This growing popularity translates into new dilemmas for educational institutions; the study also shows that generative AI is being used to avoid critical thinking, with almost half(48%) of respondents saying their critical thinking skills have deteriorated since they started using it."
KPMG's survey as a whole doesn't offer much in the way of positives; even if some points are on the surface so, students are aware that assessment and reality are two different things.
"No less than seven out of ten respondents (71%) say their grades have improved after using generative AI. However, almost the same number of students (66%) say that even if they get better results, they don't think they learn or retain as much knowledge."
As the use of A.I. in companies primarily affects entry-level jobs, they are also aware that their entry into the job market will not be made any easier, especially as their interpersonal skills are also negatively affected, as dealing with A.I. is more pleasant and satisfying than dealing with humans in general.
KPMG surveyed 3,804 Canadians aged 18 and over, from August 15 to September 15, 2025.
For the full article: Generative AI and Canadian students: new dilemmas
https://kpmg.com/ca/fr/home/media/press-releases/2025/10/generative-ai-boom-among-canadian-students-raises-dilemmas.html
Directory on the adoption of generative AI
https://kpmg.com/ca/fr/home/services/digital/ai-services/generative-ai-adoption-index.html
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