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ChatGPT in School, Quiet Covid, Healing Contact Lens
May 2, 2024
Topics discussed include the use of ChatGPT in classrooms, how wild animals behaved during Covid lockdowns, and a new healing contact lens. They delve into the pros and cons of generative AI in education, wildlife responses to reduced human activity, and advancements in contact lens technology for treating eye wounds.
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- Excessive chat GPT usage among students can lead to procrastination, memory loss, and lower academic performance.
- Wildlife showed varied responses to reduced human presence during COVID-19 lockdowns, emphasizing species-specific behaviors.
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Effects of Chat GPT Usage on Student Performance
University students facing high workloads and time pressures turn to chat GPT for assistance. Contrary to expectations, students more concerned about grades tend to avoid using AI tools like chat GPT. Excessive chat GPT usage correlates with increased instances of procrastination, reported memory loss, and lower academic performance among students. The study highlights the impact of AI tools on daily academic activities and the need for further research on their influence.
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