From the classroom to the workplace: How GenAI is reshaping student learning

Generative AI is no longer an experimental study tool. Students are increasingly using AI to support their learning, but not all students use it in the same way and concerns about its risks remain. These five charts explore how students are using AI today and how they think it may shape their future.

Acknowledgements

Generative AI (OpenAI ChatGPT) was used to assist with brainstorming story ideas and understand how to use, set up and trouble shoot with Rstudios and RPubs.

The colour palette used throughout the visualisations were from The Conversation’s published brand style guide.

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