OpenAI Launches Study Mode in ChatGPT: Interactive, Guided Learning – Not Just Quick Answers.

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NEWS OpenAI Launches Study Mode in ChatGPT-Interactive, Guided Learning – Not Just Quick Answers.

🧠 What It Does

Study Mode helps users learn better by prompting step-by-step reasoning instead of dropping full answers. Built with input from educators, it’s designed to deepen thinking and support real understanding.

🎯 Key Features

Socratic Questioning: Encourages active thinking and layered problem-solving.

Tailored Guidance: Adapts explanations to your level and study goals.

Memory-Enhanced: (If enabled) remembers what you’re working on to support learning over time.

File Support: Upload notes, PDFs, or images – ChatGPT adapts help based on what you provide.

No Setup Needed: Toggle it on/off easily in any chat.

👨‍🏫 Built for Education

Made with help from educators and learning scientists, Study Mode aims to support academic integrity and deeper engagement.

⚖️ The Verdict

✅ Praised as a big step toward responsible AI in education.

⚠️ Critics warn it can still be bypassed for shortcuts, raising concerns about long-term effects on student independence.

🆕 Availability

Now live for all Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users. Coming soon to ChatGPT Edu. Read more

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ELSEWHERE This Week In AI

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