A Quarter of ChatGPT Messages From College Students Relate to Learning
- One-third of college-aged young adults in the US use ChatGPT, with a quarter of their messages relating to learning.
- Only one in four universities and colleges provide AI training, despite three in four students wanting it.
- State-by-state differences in student AI adoption could create gaps in workforce productivity and economic development, impacting US competitiveness.
- Employers prefer hiring candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them, highlighting the need for AI proficiency in job searches and other applications.
- The OpenAI report emphasizes the need to demystify AI by addressing concerns about academic integrity and providing equitable access to ChatGPT’s free products and latest models.
IBL News | New York
According to a new report from OpenAI, one-third of college-aged young adults in the U.S. use ChatGPT, and a quarter of their messages relate to learning, such as starting papers and projects and exploring topics and ideas.
In terms of usage, the report highlights that while three in four higher ed students want AI training, only one in four universities and colleges provide it.
California, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York have the nation’s highest adoption rates, while those in Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and West Virginia have relatively low adoption rates.
Experts say these state-by-state differences in student AI adoption could create gaps in workforce productivity and economic development, impacting US competitiveness.
In addition, early studies show employers prefer hiring candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them.
OpenAI’s report outlines the need to demystify AI by addressing concerns about academic integrity and building proficiency in real-world applications like job searches, exam preparation, and internships.
The San Francisco-based research lab encourages institutions to drive student access to ChatGPT’s free products and subsidize equitable access to the latest models.