New surveys and reporting show that more than half of U.S. teens use AI tools for schoolwork and research while many students report stress about being flagged by campus AI‑detection systems. Pew and other studies find students rely on chatbots for searching, summarizing articles and homework help; parents often underestimate that use. Campus policies remain uneven, and the growing deployment of automated detectors has students anxious about accusations of cheating. Educators and counseling services are reporting rising anxiety and the need to update academic‑integrity policies, pedagogy and mental‑health supports as AI reshapes both assessment and day‑to‑day learning.