ChatGPT, Gemini, and Gauth are just a few artificial intelligence (AI) devices out there. You have most likely heard about these AI tools if you haven’t personally used them. They have become extremely popular, with 64% of teens and half of adults indicating that they use large AI models such as ChatGPT on a day-to-day basis.
AI popularity stems from its accessibility and rapid response time with minimal energy expenditure. Students have multiple classes, all requiring 100% of their dedication and time, which can make school feel overwhelming. They use AI to lessen some of this sensation because by typing in one prompt, they can finish an assignment that would have taken hours in less than 5 minutes. I spoke to some students who said they copy and paste their assignment right into the AI tool and have it do all the work while others said they only used it as a guide or resource to help with their work. Even teachers use these tools to help with their workload sometimes.
This can become problematic when it becomes chronic, and students start using AI for all aspects of schoolwork and stop creating original works and thinking critically about topics. However, AI can be an amazing resource if used correctly. Instead of deriving entire assignments from ChatGPT or Gauth, students can utilize them to gain a better understanding of their class topics. They can also use these devices to lessen their workload and be more time-efficient by making them create flashcards or summaries of a specific unit or text. These are just some examples of how to use AI correctly without disrupting any school guidelines or policies.
