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ABSTRACT
The study investigated students’ attitudes towards the use of ChatGPT in academic activities at the University of Benin. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and answered. The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study and the population comprises of undergraduate students of the University of Benin. The sample size for the study was made up of 120 undergraduate students who were randomly selected from the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education at the University of Benin. The instrument used for this study was structured questionnaire, that was designed by the researcher and was validated by three professionals of measurement and evaluation, a reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained through Cronbach alpha method. Data collected from the respondents was analyzed using descriptive statistics, precisely mean and standard deviation. The findings from the study include that students at the University of Benin have a generally positive attitude towards the use of ChatGPT in their academic activities. It was concluded that factors such as perceived usefulness, ease of use, and prior experience with technology significantly influenced these attitudes. The study also found that, while students perceive ChatGPT as highly effective and user-friendly, their awareness of its ethical implications is moderate, and formal training on its usage is limited. The study recommended, among others, that the university should implement structured training programmes to educate students on the effective and ethical use of ChatGPT. Faculty members should also integrate ChatGPT into teaching and learning processes to maximize its potential for academic success.
