The chatbot ends by asking if it can do more: “Would you like help writing any part of the essay? Students say they often shy away from asking teachers for clarity because admitting to any AI use could flag them as a cheater. Schools tend to leave AI policies to teachers, which often means that rules vary widely within the same school. “It feels outdated.”Schools are introducing guidelines, graduallyMany schools initially banned use of AI after ChatGPT launched in late 2022. The guidance offered language for three sample syllabus statements — for courses that require AI, ban AI in and out of class, or allow some AI use.