IBL News | New York
According to a new report from OpenAI, one-third of college-aged young adults in the U.S. use ChatGPT, and a quarter of their messages relate to learning, such as starting papers and projects and exploring topics and ideas.
In terms of usage, the report highlights that while three in four higher ed students want AI training, only one in four universities and colleges provide it.
California, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York have the nation’s highest adoption rates, while those in Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and West Virginia have relatively low adoption rates.
Experts say these state-by-state differences in student AI adoption could create gaps in workforce productivity and economic development, impacting US competitiveness.
In addition, early studies show employers prefer hiring candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them.
OpenAI’s report outlines the need to demystify AI by addressing concerns about academic integrity and building proficiency in real-world applications like job searches, exam preparation, and internships.
The San Francisco-based research lab encourages institutions to drive student access to ChatGPT’s free products and subsidize equitable access to the latest models.
