By PCMAG
Publication Date: 2025-12-06 11:00:00
It’s no secret that AI has turned the world of education on its head. As students use tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to do homework and write essays, it raises an important question: When does AI stop being a productivity hack and start hindering real learning?
Even though I haven’t been in a classroom in years, this topic resonates deeply with me. I’m constantly learning new things to maintain my expertise in areas like PCs, Starlink, and AI, and that familiarity can’t be faked.
Since this column focuses on testing AI, I first tried out a specific device: the Onyx Boox Go 10.3. This e-ink tablet and e-reader accepts handwritten input and has Android support, allowing me to run apps for ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity Search. I approached the Onyx Boox Go 10.3 with the idea that finding the right device could help solve some of the problems associated with shifting critical thinking to AI tools.
(Source: Sarah Lord)
However, what I realized is that…