ChatGPT in Education: Augmenting Learning Experience or Dehumanizing Education?

Introduction

In 2014, Prof. Stephen Hawking, the famous theoretical physicist, told the BBC, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” He argued that AI could initiate self-improvement and continually evolve at an accelerating pace. But the question here is - can human beings impede its growth? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making remarkable strides in recent years, and its integration into various fields has been rapidly increasing. Education is no exception, and the potential applications of AI in education have attracted a lot of attention. As AI technologies evolve, they become increasingly integrated into various fields, including education. One such technology that has gained significant attention is ChatGPT, a language model that processes human language and generates human-like responses. While ChatGPT has been touted as a solution to many of the challenges faced by education, such as the need for personalised learning and the rising costs of education, its deployment raises ethical and pedagogical implications.

This chapter aims to explore the potential of ChatGPT in augmenting students' learning experience, as well as the risks of dehumanisation it may pose. We will examine the various ways ChatGPT can be used in education, its potential benefits, and the ethical and pedagogical implications its deployment poses. By the end of this chapter, readers will have a better understanding of the potential of ChatGPT in education, as well as the challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its effective and ethical integration.