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Use of generative AI by PHD students: impact on productivity and skills development
Publication . Gonçalves, Bruno F.
Higher education is constantly changing, especially with the growing use of generative artificial intelligence by doctoral students. This reality has led to significant changes in the way research activities are planned, organized, and executed, directly influencing productivity and skills development. This article aims to analyze the impact of the use of generative AI on productivity and the acquisition of skills by doctoral students at a university in Mozambique. The research, exploratory and descriptive, was based on the application of a questionnaire to all students on two postgraduate courses at a higher education institution. Sixty-two responses were validated, allowing for a robust analysis of the data. The results indicate that the use of AI has significantly changed the way students plan and carry out their research tasks, facilitating productivity. However, concerns were also identified about a possible over-reliance on these tools. In addition, participants recognized that certain skills were particularly impacted by the use of AI. Despite the risks, students reported a balance between productivity gains and skills development, highlighting the importance of conscious and strategic use of AI in the academic context.
2025Conference paper Open access Show more