I.
Introduction
Good afternoon, today we face a crucial moment in education with the
development of AI-powered academic support systems. These
technologies offer a powerful opportunity to enhance students’ study. You
can see these celebrities like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg
are all supporting AI in education. In my opinion, universities should adopt
these systems to enhance student success while also ensuring their use is
responsible and ethical to maintain student’s independence.
To adopt AI on campus, there are two main problems that need to be
solved.
II. Addressing Concerns About Student Autonomy
First, I am going to talk about the concerns regarding student autonomy. AI
is designed to serve students, not to replace them. These systems serve
as tools to assist students in their learning journey, offering guidance
without taking away their ability to make decisions. Just like this picture, AI
may have some characteristics different from human. If you completely
rely on AI, you will easily be detected.
III. Ensuring Ethical Use of AI in Universities
Next is about how to ensure ethical use of AI in universities. To ensure that
AI is used ethically in universities, transparency and accountability are
important. Universities must establish clear rules on how AI can be used.
For example, schools can ask students to mark where they have used AI.
This is also what Cambridge, Oxford and other famous universities did.
This transparency builds trust and ensures that students dominate their
outcomes.
IV. Positive Sides for Students
Now, let's explore the positive aspects of AI for students. AI promotes
critical thinking by helping students make better decisions through the
supplement of diverse viewpoints and information. Research from the
journal Educational Technology & Society shows that students can develop
critical thinking skills when using AI tools.
Furthermore, AI increases accessibility. Tools like ChatGPT are available
anytime, anywhere, allowing students to seek help outside of school
hours. This all-day availability ensures that students have access to
support whenever they need it, breaking down barriers to learning and
providing continuous assistance. This picture shows my experience asking
AI for microeconomic questions. You can see the time here. It is after
midnight! Teachers won’t answer your questions, but AI can. This is also a
reason why AI-powered academic support systems should be adopted by
universities.
V. Conclusion
In conclusion, adopting AI-powered academic support systems can
significantly enhance student success while maintaining their
independence. Nowadays, using AI is an unstoppable [Link] is a tool that
can help us do better. We need to learn how to use them not reject them.
By using AI responsibly, we can create a more supportive, personalized,
and effective educational environment that supports students to achieve a
higher level. Thank you.
