Learning Technologies PhD candidate Jennifer Englund was involved in a collaborative effort to understand student use, awareness, and concerns of Generative Artificial Intelligence at the University of Minnesota. The effort was led by two groups: Academic Technology Support Services and Usability Services. Through focus group, they found that even though students acknowledge the positives that AI apps may have, they have worries about skill loss, bias, inconsistent policies, and mixed feelings toward AI in universities and workplaces. Participants emphasized the importance of student perspectives and inclusion. For more details read the UMN students' perspectives on Generative AI: November 2023 focus groups results blog post on the university website.

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