WORRYING AI DEPENDENCE : OPINION

The increasing reliance on. ChatGPT and other AI tools by students is reshaping the way they approach education, often to their detriment.

Many students turn to these tools to complete their assignments in what should be described as worrying dependence.

Studies indicate that 15% of younger students and 53% of older students are now leaning on  AI assistance for their academic work. This  trend is not just concerning for individual learning but for the future of education as a whole.

A recent incident at Texas A&M University highlights this growing issue. Graduating students had their diplomas temporarily withheld after a professor used AI to reevaluate their final work.

This is a clear example of how improper use of  technology can disrupt academic processes.

Such reliance on AI threatens to impede the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and research abilities - skills that lays the foundation for intellectual growth and career success.

Without addressing this growing dependency,  we risk stunting the intellectual and creative potential of our generations.

Immediate action is necessary to strike a balance between using technology as a tool for learning and ensuring students still develop the essential skills they need for their future.

The World Students Society thanks Uzair Baloch, Hub, Pakistan.