This study aims to investigate the perceptions and use of as well as attitudes towards generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT, among Chinese undergraduates. Through a questionnaire survey conducted at the Hunan Institute of Technology, the study uncovers a majority inclination to incorporate generative AI as an auxiliary tool in education. It also reveals optimism about generative AI’s capability to enhance personalized learning, essay guidance, and programming assistance. Conversely, respondents identified areas where generative AI is precluded from replacing traditional learning methods and raised both ethical and technical concerns. Pedagogical implications based on the findings propose a blended learning strategy, the development of ethical usage guidelines, and continuous AI education for both instructors and students. The study is significant in offering insights for instructors, developers, and policymakers in fostering effective and ethical generative AI integration in higher education. Further research in diverse settings is also suggested for a more comprehensive understanding of generative AI in Chinese higher education.

Yican Li, Yuhua Deng, Beng Peng, Yating He, Yalei Luo, Qianzi Liu. Generative Artificial Intelligence in Chinese Higher Education: Chinese Undergraduates’ Use, Perception, and Attitudes. Frontiers in Educational Research (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 4: 1-7. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2024.070401.

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