“The book “Better Grades Using AI” emphasizes that AI should augment your study efforts, not replace them. He emphasizes the ethical use of AI to help students.”
That is how my son, a junior in cybersecurity studies, uses it - either as a faster/more comprehensive way to get answers to things the lecture leaves him unclear about (vs. repeatedly querying the prof, although he also does that), or to explore areas beyond the scope of the lecture material about which his interest has been piqued.
He is adamant about understanding what he’s doing. In the event he’s unsure about the info AI provides, he will use other means of research to test its recommendations, so in that sense I think it enhances his skill sets. The way he uses AI actually increases the amount of time he spends on his studies but it also enhances his understanding.
Yep, your son is doing it the right way. Students who cheat their way to a diploma are quickly uncovered when they have to start working in real life.