The Effects of Chatbots on Learning in Higher Education
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With generative AI and easily accessible chatbots becoming ever more present, educators and institutions are concerned about the impact of these new technologies’ effects on students. Beyond concerns about plagiarism or cheating, educators are worried that improper use of these tools will prevent students from gaining the skills they need. One study from MIT even shows that using ChatGPT during essay writing leads to lower brain connectivity, which they term “cognitive debt”.