AI Can’t Compete! Survey Exposes Why Students and Parents Are Choosing Human Tutors
September 12 2024 - 7:02AM
A recent survey conducted by Superprof, the world's largest
tutoring network, highlights that while the demand for online
tutoring services is skyrocketing across the United States,
students and parents still overwhelmingly prefer human tutors over
AI. This survey sheds light on current attitudes towards the use of
AI in education and raises questions regarding how applicable the
technology may be to successful learning.
The survey revealed that 66% of students and 69% of parents
favored human tutors over AI. Furthermore, 61% of students reported
that they rarely or never use AI as their primary method of
learning, and 51% strongly believe that AI will never be good
enough to fully replace the role of human tutors. Notably, 39% of
students expressed a lack of trust in AI, and 15% admitted they do
not know how to use AI effectively.
Superprof’s CEO and co-founder, Wilfried Granier, commented on
these results, saying, “The findings from our survey reveal a
pervasive skepticism among students and parents about AI's
trustworthiness and reliability. Students are increasingly turning
to tutoring solutions for academic excellence, personal growth and
development. But given that even experts don’t fully understand the
technology of artificial intelligence, respondents are clearly
expressing their preference for the proven benefits of human
tutoring over AI.”
The survey results underscored a continued belief in the value
of human interaction in learning, even as AI continues to evolve.
Students and parents alike recognized that the unique qualities
human tutors bring to the educational experience — including
emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to pick up on
sensory cues — are qualities that AI has yet to replicate.
The survey was conducted among U.S. Superprof users in July
2024, with 134 responses from students and parents; the majority of
student respondents were adult learners, followed by college
students.
Gena Ritter
gritter@wearecsg.com