ChatGPT: A new tool for learning? Perceptions and Usage Among College Students
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https://doi.org/10.30827/eticanet.v24i2.31026Keywords:
ChatGPT, OpenIA, Inteligencia Artificial en Contextos Educativos, Cuestiones Éticas en la IAAbstract
This study explores the usage and adoption of the ChatGPT tool among university students from a higher education institution in Mexico City. It focuses on the frequency, quality of information, and potential perceived benefits for education among students. The research employs an exploratory quantitative approach, with a sample of 151 students aged 17 to 24. For data collection, a questionnaire was utilized in October 2023. The results indicate that 88.1% of respondents are familiar with ChatGPT, and 69% use it for academic tasks. Overall, the quality and diversity of information provided by the artificial intelligence tool were positively perceived by students, but there is a sense of caution regarding the tool's reliability, source reliability, and user privacy and security. The study underscores the need for future research to focus on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in education.
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