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Kim Kardashian Blames ChatGPT for Failing Law Exams
When AI Becomes the Study Buddy That Betrays You
Kim Kardashian has made a career out of reinvention, but her latest confession feels surprisingly down-to-earth. During a playful yet revealing Vanity Fair lie detector interview, the reality star and aspiring lawyer admitted she’s developed what she calls a “toxic relationship” with ChatGPT, and it may have cost her a few law exams.
At 45, Kim is juggling motherhood, multiple businesses, and her long-term dream of becoming a qualified lawyer. But in her pursuit of legal mastery, she’s leaned heavily on artificial intelligence for help. “I’ll take a picture, snap it, and put it in there,” she said of her study routine. “It has made me fail tests… all the time. Then I’ll get mad and yell at it.”
Her friend and interviewer, musician Teyana Taylor, cheekily asked if that made ChatGPT a friend. Kim didn’t hesitate. “A frenemy,” she said, and the lie detector confirmed she was telling the truth.
A Modern Problem: Too Much Trust in Tech
Beneath the humour of Kim’s remarks lies a familiar story. In a world where AI tools can write essays, draft contracts, and summarise case law in seconds, more people are depending on technology to do the thinking for them. For students, especially, AI is both a lifeline and a liability.
A Stanford University study from 2024 found that nearly 70% of students worldwide use generative AI for their coursework, but few take the time to double-check its accuracy. Experts warn that this overreliance risks creating a generation of learners who trust the machine more than their own reasoning.
MIT’s Dr Kate Darling puts it bluntly: “AI can amplify learning, but it can also erode critical thinking.” It’s the same cautionary note Kim’s experience sounds: that convenience can come at the cost of comprehension.
From ‘Baby Bar’ to Big Lessons
Kim’s journey into law began in 2019, inspired by her late father, Robert Kardashian, who rose to fame as part of O.J. Simpson’s defence team. Since then, she’s documented every stumble and success, from failing the “baby bar” three times to finally passing it in 2021.
Her openness has made her a relatable figure for millions trying to reinvent themselves midlife. But now, her admission about depending too much on ChatGPT reveals a more universal struggle: the challenge of balancing human effort with technological assistance.
And as she joked, “They need to do better,” referring to the AI tool’s inaccuracies. “Because I’m leaning on them to really help me, and then they become my therapist after giving me the wrong answer.”
The Global Frenemy We All Know
Kim’s “frenemy” description perfectly captures the world’s current love-hate affair with AI. It’s the same frustration we feel when autocorrect ruins a text or when Google Maps sends us the wrong way. Artificial intelligence promises ease and speed, but sometimes it forgets that human intuition can’t be programmed.
Her confession may sound lighthearted, but it’s a powerful reminder: technology is a tool, not a teacher. Even one of the world’s most famous multitaskers can’t outsmart a flawed algorithm, and that’s a lesson many of us are learning the hard way.
As Kim gears up for her next legal challenge, one thing is certain: passing the bar might take more heart than hardware.
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