Exploring the Potential Benefits and Risks of ChatGPT in Engineering Education

Abstract

This paper examines the potential benefits and risks of using ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, in engineering education by generating sample questions and answers and solving sample mathematical problems related to course subjects in the industrial engineering curriculum. The generated questions and answers were evaluated using multiple criteria such as accuracy, relevance, precision, depth, and breadth. The examination found that ChatGPT has the potential to be a useful tool for generating questions and answers in various contexts. However, the study also raises concerns about the potential risks of using ChatGPT in engineering education, such as over-reliance on the chatbot leading to a decline in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the potential for academic dishonesty and misinformation, as well as confusion among students due to the generation of wrong answers to mathematical problems which can negatively impact students' learning experience. The author emphasizes the importance of educators being aware of these potential risks and developing strategies and policies to ensure ChatGPT is used as a supplement, not a replacement, for traditional teaching methods.

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