ChatGPT linked to student memory loss, procastination
A research study found that university students' use of ChatGPT results in memory loss, procrastination and lower grades. Having seen their students turn to ChatGPT during the course of their studies, researchers at Pakistan's National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences surveyed over 500 university students - ranging from undergraduates to doctoral candidates - over two phases, using self-reported evaluations. The researchers discovered that students under a heavy academic workload and 'time pressure' were far more likely to use ChatGPT, and those who relied on the bot reported greater memory loss, more procrastination, and a drop in grades. Study co-author Muhammad Abhas also anecdotally mentioned over-reliance and a loss of critical thinking as impacts on the students. The findings highlight concerns about the impact of generative AI systems on education. System 🤖 ChatGPT Operator: OpenAI Developer: OpenAI Country: Global Sector: Education Purpose: Generate text Technology: Chatbot; Generative AI; Machine learning Issue: Over-r eliance
- Date it happened
- 2024-03-01
- Product, system or model
- ChatGPT
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