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Large language model use in dental education: a cross-sectional multi-country study

Background Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used in higher education, but multi-country evidence on dental students' use, verification, and integrity practices is limited. Objective To compare senior dental students' LLM use, perceived time and academic impact, reliability judgements, verification practices, and integrity safeguards across five countries. Methods An anonymous cross-sectional online survey was administered to final-year dental students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, Malay…

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Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI

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A scoping review of AI-mediated informal language learning: Mapping out the terrain and identifying future directions

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A rubric to assess generative AI-based feedback on student writing assignments

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The computer science major is dying so that the AI literacy minor can be born: 'we have to democratize it'

Computer science enrollment is falling even as psych, music and biology majors rush into AI minors — colleges are racing to keep up with employer demand.

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Bridging the Gap: Translated Medical Education to Support Cystic Fibrosis Centers From Non-English Speaking Countries

Background The European Cystic Fibrosis Society (ECFS) develops education resources to support members; however, these are almost exclusively in English. Many barriers to translation exist, including cost and time. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides an opportunity to support translation and address such barriers. This study aimed to pilot the use of AI-generated translation of ECFS e-learning modules and evaluate the quality. Methods An AI translation program was used to create subtitles of ECFS peer-reviewed…

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'Students Who Watch My Film In Theatres Will Get Extra...': Did Kangana Ranaut Request PM Modi To Make Her Education Minister? Here's The Truth

A viral social media post claimed Kangana Ranaut requested PM Narendra Modi to appoint her as Education Minister and joked about giving NEET students extra marks for watching her films. However, the post is AI-generated, was not shared by Kangana, and has been falsely attributed to the actor-MP.

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Embracing the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: the relevance of AI literacy, prompt engineering, and critical thinking in modern education

Abstract The present discussion examines the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational settings, focusing on the necessity for AI literacy, prompt engineering proficiency, and enhanced critical thinking skills. The introduction of AI into education marks a significant departure from conventional teaching methods, offering personalized learning and support for diverse educational requirements, including students with special needs. However, this integration presents challenges, includin…

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Generative AI in higher education: A global perspective of institutional adoption policies and guidelines

Integrating generative AI (GAI) into higher education is crucial for preparing a future generation of GAI-literate students. However, a comprehensive understanding of global institutional adoption policies remains absent, with most prior studies focusing on the Global North and lacking a theoretical lens. This study utilizes the Diffusion of Innovations Theory to examine GAI adoption strategies in higher education across 40 universities from six global regions. It explores the characteristics of GAI innovation,…

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Generative AI in Higher Education: Balancing Innovation and Integrity

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of higher education, offering novel opportunities for personalised learning and innovative assessment methods. This paper explores the dual-edged nature of GenAI's integration into educational practices, focusing on both its potential to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes and the significant challenges it poses to academic integrity and equity. Through a comprehensive review of current literature, we examine the implic…

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AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has transformed numerous aspects of daily life, yet its impact on critical thinking remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between AI tool usage and critical thinking skills, focusing on cognitive offloading as a mediating factor. Utilising a mixed-method approach, we conducted surveys and in-depth interviews with 666 participants across diverse age groups and educational backgrounds. Quantitative data were analysed using ANOVA and…

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Challenging Cognitive Load Theory: The Role of Educational Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence in Redefining Learning Efficacy

Background/Objectives: This systematic review integrates Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), Educational Neuroscience (EdNeuro), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) to examine their combined impact on optimizing learning environments. It explores how AI-driven adaptive learning systems, informed by neurophysiological insights, enhance personalized education for K-12 students and adult learners. This study emphasizes the role of Electroencephalography (EEG), Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNI…

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Higher education students’ perceptions of ChatGPT: A global study of early reactions

The paper presents the most comprehensive and large-scale global study to date on how higher education students perceived the use of ChatGPT in early 2024. With a sample of 23,218 students from 109 countries and territories, the study reveals that students primarily used ChatGPT for brainstorming, summarizing texts, and finding research articles, with a few using it for professional and creative writing. They found it useful for simplifying complex information and summarizing content, but less reliable for provi…

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The Role of AI in Nursing Education and Practice: Umbrella Review

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming health care, offering substantial advancements in patient care, clinical workflows, and nursing education. OBJECTIVE: This umbrella review aims to evaluate the integration of AI into nursing practice and education, with a focus on ethical and social implications, and to propose evidence-based recommendations to support the responsible and effective adoption of AI technologies in nursing. METHODS: We included systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rap…

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Exploring the opportunities and challenges of ChatGPT in academia

Abstract The Artificial Intelligence (AI) natural language model ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer), often referred to as ChatGPT-4, has a wide range of possible uses in the fields of research, business, academia, health, and similar fields. This language model can accomplish a number of academic jobs that were previously completed by people, taking a significant amount of time and effort. The purpose of the article is to investigate ChatGPT’s potential opportunities and challenges in academia. To…