Summary
Many students now treat ChatGPT less like a cheating shortcut and more like a study partner: for grammar checks, revision, practice questions, and organising notes. Usage jumped from 66% to 92% in a year. Universities are clarifying rules: AI can support study but not generate assignment content. Educators stress AI literacy, awareness of risks (hallucinations, fake references), and critical thinking to ensure AI complements rather than replaces learning.
Key Points
- Student AI use rose from ~66% to ~92% in a year; viewed more as a partner than a cheat tool.
- Valid uses: organising notes, summarising, and generating practice questions.
- Risks: overreliance, hallucinations, using AI to write assignments still banned.
- Some universities track AI usage or require logs; policies clearer.
- Message: AI should be supplemental, not a substitute; build literacy and critical skills.
Keywords
ChatGPT, AI literacy, study partner, academic integrity, student practices, higher education