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    If AI can do your classwork, why go to college?

    The Gray Area with Sean Illing · Jun 30, 2025 · 55 min

    What’s the point of college if no one’s actually doing the work? It’s not a rhetorical question. In the age of AI, it's incredibly easy for students to offload their assignments. AI tools can write essays, make study guides, and even complete whole assignments. So what is the point of higher education? In today’s episode, Sean speaks with journalist James Walsh about his recent article…

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