Using artificial intelligence in the educational process: youth views

Abstract

Background. Currently, society has been taken over by the “digital revolution”. Digital technologies have begun to be actively used by people in their lives and are con-stantly being improved. Public opinion regarding the rapid introduction of digital tools into human life is polar: for some, digitalization is a benefit, for others it is a threat. The sphere of education, as one of the key areas influencing the formation and development of the per-sonality of future specialists, is subject to constant transformations. The introduction of artificial intelligence into the educational process is the most discussed topic of recent times. A new resonance in this area was caused by the use of neural networks by students when preparing certification papers. In this regard, the academic community and social activists began to discuss the use of prohibitions and restrictions in this area. In this regard, it is important to understand how the younger generation views in using neural networks in education. The purpose of this work is to study the opinions of young people about the use of artificial intelligence in the educational process. Materials and methods. To achieve this goal, secondary analysis of data presented by The Russian Public Opinion Research Center and Public Opinion Foundation was used, as well as the results of the author’s research: focus groups, a questionnaire survey among young people in Penza region. The study used systemic and institutional approaches. Results. The results of the study showed that young people have clear ideas about what artificial intelligence is. In addition, young people are trying to use the capabilities of neural networks, including as part of their education. Con-clusions. Modern youth quickly adapt to innovations and enthusiastically begin to use the achievements of science, considering them “helpers” in their lives. Compared to older gen-erations, young people do not see the threat that artificial intelligence can pose to society. Digital technologies are perceived by the younger generation as a necessity of today; their use in their lives allows them to simplify some processes and everyday practices.

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• neural network
• education
• youth
• chatgpt
• educational process