Empowering Student Research with Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Education through AI Applications

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the face of education, improving the learning experience, reducing administrative processes, and providing the best support to students in their research. In this study, researchers assessed various aspects of  the use of AI in academic research, specifically how AI-powered tools facilitate helping students perform literature reviews, data analysis, and personalized learning suggestions. AI, with advanced technologies like Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), and automated reasoning, allows students to access vast amounts of academic information, collect, synthesize, and evaluate it accurately and quickly. Learning independence, critical thinking, and creativity are helped by AI-powered tutoring systems and virtual research assistants. The benefits of AI integration in teaching are limited. However, ethical considerations, data privacy issues, algorithmic biases, and the digital divide are serious challenges that must be tackled. This study evaluates the potential and shortcomings of existing AI applications for student research based on the two cases studied in the literature and the upcoming trends in AI applications for student research. According to the authors, it is essential to adopt AI in education responsibly and equitably: on the one hand, to take advantage of the benefits generated by AI-driven educational tools; on the other hand, to minimize the costs derived from the use of such complex technologies.