Students Know AI Should Not Replace Thinking, but How Do They Regulate It? The TACO Framework for Human-AI Cognitive Partnership
As generative artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in educational practice, a central concern is whether students use AI as cognitive support or as a substitute for thinking. Prior research shows that learners recognise this boundary conceptually and acknowledge that "AI should not replace thinking." However, whether such awareness translates into structured regulation during actual AI use remains unclear. Drawing on data from Hong Kong secondary students, this study examines ho
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Published: 20 April 2026
Source: arXiv
Category: Research
Topics: Regulation · Children & education
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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