Student Expectations for AI in Higher Education.

In response to the sudden rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the form of GPT-4, universities have begun to discuss the potential impacts that this technology will have on academia. So far, the conversation has been dominated by ethics questions surrounding the use of AI chatbots in writing academic papers, and opinions consulted have largely been those of faculty educators. This qualitative study seeks to bring new voices to the conversation that have not yet been heard. In May 2023, Morgan State University hosted a public discussion for community members, particularly students, to share their concerns and expectations. Students described feelings of cautious optimism, as well as a trust in institutions to be prepared for the coming shifts that may be brought about by AI. The discussion also covered opinions on what steps universities could take to prepare for the pedagogical shifts brought on by Artificial Intelligence, including shifting pedagogies and the possibility of designing AI engines with academic research needs in mind. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]