Irresponsible Use of Chatgpt Impedes Academic Performance

With the fast adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education, this study aims to explore the impact of these tools, including ChatGPT, on students and the overall learning process, particularly focusing on the irresponsible usage of ChatGPT and its implications on academic performance. The study analyzed a sample of 116 university students, both traditional and online, to measure the effects of irresponsible ChatGPT usage on academic performance, using quantitative exam results as the metric. The findings reveal a significant negative impact of irresponsible ChatGPT usage on academic performance. This negative relationship is particularly pronounced among online students who have less interaction with teaching staff. These findings expand the theoretical understanding of AI tools’ impact on education and provide practical implications for the academic community. The findings highlight the need for building students’ and teachers’ capabilities for responsible AI usage.