The main focus of the article is on a scientific study that showed that ChatGPT-written argumentative essays were graded, on average, with higher marks by teach

The main focus of the article is on a scientific study that showed that ChatGPT-written argumentative essays were graded, on average, with higher marks by teachers than essays written by human students. However, the conclusion and the headline don’t follow from the study. A key benefit of developing a skill in argumentative writing is that it helps you quickly and clearly express your ideas and point of view, which also has benefits in speaking—such as in professional meetings or even debates with friends. The fact that ChatGPT-written persuasive essays score higher than human-written essays is no justification for the abandonment of skill development in critical thinking and communication through writing tasks given to students.