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Survey reveals what students think about AI
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Survey reveals what students think about AI

A new multiyear survey led by Dartmouth College economists and engineers reports that over 2,500 US college students primarily use artificial intelligence for learning rather than academic dishonesty, though they perceive their peers as using it more frequently for such purposes. Announced at a conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Dartmouth Summer Research Project, the findings highlight a significant perception gap where students underestimate their own AI usage compared to their classmates. While 70% of respondents felt take-home assignments had become unfair due to AI, 61% noted that the technology helps explain complex concepts and improves work quality through iterative interaction. The data indicates that most students acquired their AI skills independently during high school, with limited formal instruction, and view these competencies as essential for future employment. Differences in attitudes toward AI were more pronounced among specific fields of study than between different years of university enrollment.

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Universities must measure learning, both with and without AI assistance

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Survey reveals what students think about AI

A new multiyear survey led by Dartmouth College economists and engineers reports that over 2,500 US college students primarily use artificial intelligence for learning rather than academic dishonesty, though they perceive their peers as using it more frequently for such purposes. Announced at a conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Dartmouth Summer Research Project, the findings highlight a significant perception gap where students underestimate their own AI usage compared to their classmates. While 70% of respondents felt take-home assignments had become unfair due to AI, 61% noted that the technology helps explain complex concepts and improves work quality through iterative interaction. The data indicates that most students acquired their AI skills independently during high school, with limited formal instruction, and view these competencies as essential for future employment. Differences in attitudes toward AI were more pronounced among specific fields of study than between different years of university enrollment.

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