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The document reviews the implications of Generative AI (GAI) in education, highlighting its potential to personalize learning and automate tasks while raising concerns about academic integrity and critical thinking. A survey of 200 students revealed high usage of GAI tools, with mixed perceptions regarding their ethical implications. Recommendations include establishing ethical guidelines, conducting longitudinal studies, and improving GAI tools to maximize their benefits while addressing associated risks.

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The document reviews the implications of Generative AI (GAI) in education, highlighting its potential to personalize learning and automate tasks while raising concerns about academic integrity and critical thinking. A survey of 200 students revealed high usage of GAI tools, with mixed perceptions regarding their ethical implications. Recommendations include establishing ethical guidelines, conducting longitudinal studies, and improving GAI tools to maximize their benefits while addressing associated risks.

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Literature Review: The Generative AI Landscape in Education

Introduction

Generative AI (GAI) refers to machine learning models capable of producing novel content, such as
text, images, or code, without explicit programming. ChatGPT by OpenAI and DALL-E (for image
generation) have proven to create content that is lifelike, with enormous implications for education.
GAI is capable of personalizing learning, automating tasks, and improving student engagement
however, it raises serious worries ranging from academic dishonesty to bias and the loss of critical
thinking skills.

Opportunities of Generative AI in Education

The GAI can give feedback to the student, generate any learning material upon demand, and
promote self-directed learning. ChatGPT might individualize the explanation , the example, the
problem, etc., depending on the various learning styles. GAI can aid in automating repetitive tasks
such as grading, content generation, and administration, giving time back to the teacher for more
interactive teaching. GAI can assist teachers in lesson planning, test creation, and real-time feedback.
It can also address mental health issues by providing resources for students and teachers.
Students' active engagement with AI-enabled content generated by the GAI fosters critical analysis
and divergent thoughts. Hence tools like ChatGPT may also render learning more interactive and
explore means of motivating, thus ensuring that students retain knowledge better.

Challenges of Generative AI in Education

The ease with which GAI can generate essays and solve problems raises concerns about academic
honesty and plagiarism. Current plagiarism detection tools struggle to differentiate between AI-
generated and human-produced content. Over-reliance on GAI tools may hinder students' ability to
think critically and solve problems independently. GAI systems can produce incorrect or biased
information, especially if the training data is flawed. This can perpetuate existing inequalities and
misinformation. The use of GAI in education raises ethical questions about data privacy, authorship,
and the responsible use of AI-generated content. GAI cannot replicate the nuanced, empathetic
interactions that human educators provide, which are crucial for effective learning.

Student Perceptions of Generative AI

The student perception survey conducted with 200 undergraduate students, primarily from
computer science backgrounds. Their Key findings include:

Around 95% of students reported using GAI tools like ChatGPT for academic tasks, with 49% using
them daily. 53% of students found GAI tools "very helpful," while 37% found them "somewhat
helpful." Only 3% considered them "not helpful." Students expressed concerns about the ethical
implications of using GAI for assignments, with only 2.5% agreeing that it is ethically correct to use
GAI to complete assignments. In a hypothetical scenario with full internet access, 181 out of 200
students preferred ChatGPT over other GAI tools like Google Bard, Claude, and Bing.

Empirical Studies and Frameworks

The review covers 40 empirical studies on GAI in education, categorized as qualitative (21 studies),
quantitative (11 studies), and mixed-methods (8 studies). Key findings from these studies include:
GAI tools such as ChatGPT have been shown to increase student engagement, provide personalized
learning, and foster improved academic performance. Other studies have raised issues concerning
academic integrity, biased or inaccurate outputs, and the risk of dependence on GAI tools. Several
important conceptual frameworks have been proposed for an ethical approach toward incorporating
GAI in education: The PAIGE Framework focuses on academic integrity considerations in using GAI
tools. The AI-CRITIQUE Framework aims to enhance critical thinking with GAI integrated into the
learning process. The DATS Framework seeks a fair approach to developing the opportunities and
challenges presented by GAI in education..

Recommendations and Future Trends

Longitudinal studies are needed to assess the long-term impact of GAI on student learning outcomes
and critical thinking skills. Institutions should establish ethical guidelines for the use of GAI,
addressing issues such as data privacy, bias mitigation, and academic integrity. Professional
development programs should help educators and learners jointly consider the integration of GAI
into teaching and learning. Strong data governance frameworks for the protection of student privacy
and fairness for GAI systems need to be established. Furthermore, GAI tools should constantly be
subject to review and improvement to maximize their efficacy and ethicality.

Conclusion:

Generative AI has the potential to transform education by offering personalized learning experiences,
automating tasks, and enhancing student engagement. However, these risks must be weighed
against the ethical, privacy, and academic integrity considerations mentioned in the introduction,
particularly when a GAI is fast becoming an indispensable tool in education. Student perception
survey results and empirical studies have pointed to a healthy balance equipping educators to take
advantage of the benefits of GAI while minimizing its associated disadvantages.

References

1. Kasneci, E. (2023): Discusses the opportunities and challenges of large language models like
ChatGPT in education.

2. Michel-Villarreal et al. (2023): Explores the challenges and opportunities of ChatGPT in


higher education.

3. Walczak & Cellary (2023): Examines the role of GAI in higher education, emphasizing the
need for digital literacy and ethical AI use.

4. Shanto et al. (2023): Proposes the PAIGE framework for maintaining academic integrity in
higher education using GAI.

5. Rahman & Watanobe (2023): Investigates the potential of ChatGPT in education and
research, highlighting both opportunities and threats.

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