Lumina Foundation: AI in Higher Education; Widespread Use, Unclear Rules
In the span of the three years that generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been broadly accessible to the public, this technology has moved from a novelty to a regular study aid for many U.S. college students. Against that backdrop, a new survey from Lumina Foundation and Gallup finds that AI use is now commonplace in college coursework. Most of the nearly 4,000 associate and bachelor’s degree students surveyed report using AI tools for schoolwork on at least a weekly basis, while just 13% say they never do. Those who use AI primarily do so to better understand complex course material, while those who avoid it are most likely to cite ethical concerns or a belief that using AI is cheating. Read more.