AI Opportunities and Risks for Students' Decision-Making Skill

• Published in: 14th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2024 - Proceedings
• Main Author: Maqbali S.B.A.; Tahir N.M.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85207092501&doi=10.1109%2fICCSCE61582.2024.10696240&partnerID=40&md5=cf8079bb3b4060d23e9cd2bb13d8a170

This study investigated the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on university decision-making for university students in Oman. Eight bachelor students were selected from various academic programmes to interview them to explore their experiences towards using AI in their academic related decision-making. The research data was analysed with thematic analysis using NVivo software. Although artificial intelligence supports the students' decision-making processes with data-driven based decisions, the findings also shed light on concerns in relation to the risk of decline in personal creativity, critical thinking, and social relationships. The integration of artificial intelligence in education, therefore, should be more balanced to maximise the benefits of technology with essential human skills. © 2024 IEEE.