Abstract

The present study is an effort to know the awareness and utilization of Artificial Intelligence tools among students of Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. To study the level of awareness about Artificial Intelligence tools among the students of Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. It aims to identify the extent of usage of ChatGPT and other AI tools by university students for academic purposes. It also deals with the purposes for which students use ChatGPT, such as assignments, project work, examination preparation, and information searching. The study identify the benefits and challenges faced by students while using AI tools.

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