Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic research. A multi-group analysis of students’ awareness and perceptions using gender and programme type

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“…The subjects of "Human versus Robot," "Machine versus Man," and "Traditional Pedagogy versus Digital Automation" have been the focus of scholarly discussion in recent years (Virgillito, 2017;Sperlinger, 2020;Johnson & Acemoglu, 2023;Joseph et al, 2024). The concept of robots replacing human positions has elicited a range of perspectives, both in cinematic representations and scholarly and professional discussions.…”

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Rise of the robots: What It means for educators

2024

JALT

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The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots is precipitating profound shifts in several sectors, including education. A pressing inquiry arises among scholarly communities: To what extent will the advancement of technology supplant or surpass the conventional responsibilities of educators? The process of dissecting and analysing this subject is intricate, with many layers to consider. Demonstrating this phenomenon, a British educational institution has recently designated an artificial intelligence (AI) robot named Abigail Bailey as one of its "co-headteachers." Abigail possesses sophisticated machine learning skills that enable her to process extensive information efficiently, akin to AI systems such as ChatGPT that simplify user interactions through algorithmic-generated answers. This breakthrough raises the question: Does this mark the beginning of a period in which robots assume a prominent position in education, hence threatening the traditional duties of educators? This opinion piece explores the essential factors that need to be taken into account.

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Section: Ai Robots In Educationmentioning

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Rise of the robots: What It means for educators

2024

JALT

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“…Chatbots were adopted for numerous purposes in higher education, e.g. academic writing, manuscript preparation, literature review, language editing, language translation, and statistical and data analysis (Hasanien & Sobaih, 2023;Gonsalves, 2023;Ifelebuegu et al, 2023;Joseph et al, 2024;van Dis et al, 2023;Xames & Shefa, 2023).…”

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Ethical concerns for using artificial intelligence chatbots in research and publication: Evidences from Saudi Arabia

2024

JALT

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Artificial intelligence (AI) conversational generative chatbots have drawn the attention of academics and have been increasingly used in the scientific research process since the inauguration of ChatGPT in November 2022. Despite growing research on AI chatbots' usage in research and publication, limited studies have deeply addressed the ethical concerns that arise from their usage. This research explores the perceptions of academics and their leaders regarding the use of AI chatbots in research and publication. It addresses the ethical dilemma and ethical approaches considered by academics and their leaders for shaping their decisions for the use or non-use of chatbots in scientific research. For these purposes, in-depth interviews were conducted with 21 academics/researchers and 11 leaders of scientific research in public universities in Saudi Arabia. The results of the thematic analysis confirmed that AI chatbots are extensively used in scientific research, albeit many researchers present their publications as their own work with no acknowledgement of the support from chatbots. The results showed ten interrelated ethical concerns, which would impact the growth of pseudoscience in developing countries if these concerns were not overcome. Hence, strategies for mitigating these ethical concerns are suggested. The research showed that academics often use chatbots based on a "utilitarian" approach, whereas most leaders consider the "virtue" or the "common good" approach for their concerns about chatbot adoption in scientific research. This research calls for policy and interventions from policymakers and other stakeholders about the responsible and ethical use of chatbots in research and publication.

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Artificial Intelligence Tools Usage: A Structural Equation Modeling of Undergraduates’ Technological Readiness, Self-Efficacy and Attitudes

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2024

Journal for STEM Educ Res

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This study investigates the relationship between undergraduates’ technological readiness, self-efficacy, attitude, and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The study leverages the technology acceptance model (TAM) to explore the relationships among the study’s variables. The study’s participants are 176 undergraduate students from a public university in southwestern Nigeria. The Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the responses from the participants. The questionnaire has six constructs measured on a 5-point Likert scale. The results show that undergraduates’ technological self-efficacy determines their usage of AI tools and perception of AI tools’ ease of use, but this does not determine their perception of the AI tools’ usefulness and attitude towards AI tools usage. Also, technological readiness was found to determine the perception of the AI tools’ usefulness, perception of AI tools’ ease of use, and technological self-efficacy among undergraduates but does not determine their usage of AI tools and attitude towards AI tools usage. In addition, undergraduates’ attitude towards AI tools was considered the primary determinant of the usage of AI tools. It was concluded that some factors determine the adoption of AI tools, which are interrelated. Educators can play a pivotal role in empowering students to harness the power of AI tools by encouraging their usage under well-coordinated guidance rather than imposing outright restrictions. By fostering AI literacy and equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate these innovative technologies, educators can instil the confidence and competency needed to integrate AI tools into various academic activities seamlessly.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic research. A multi-group analysis of students’ awareness and perceptions using gender and programme type

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Cited by 4 publications

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Rise of the robots: What It means for educators

Rise of the robots: What It means for educators

Ethical concerns for using artificial intelligence chatbots in research and publication: Evidences from Saudi Arabia

Artificial Intelligence Tools Usage: A Structural Equation Modeling of Undergraduates’ Technological Readiness, Self-Efficacy and Attitudes

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