Student Reactions to AI-Replicant Professor in an Econ101 Teaching Video

Alfonso Rosa-García

MPRA Paper from University Library of Munich, Germany

Abstract: This study explores student responses to AI-generated educational content, specifically a teaching video delivered by an AI-replicant of their professor. Utilizing ChatGPT-4 for scripting and Heygen technology for avatar creation, the research investigates whether students' awareness of the AI's involvement influences their perception of the content's utility. With 97 participants from first-year economics and business programs, the findings reveal a significant difference in valuation between students informed of the AI origin and those who were not, with the former group valuing the content less. This indicates a bias against AI-generated materials based on their origin. The paper discusses the implications of these findings for the adoption of AI in educational settings, highlighting the necessity of addressing student biases and ethical considerations in the deployment of AI-generated educational materials. This research contributes to the ongoing debate on the integration of AI tools in education and their potential to enhance learning experiences.

Keywords: AI-Generated Content; Virtual Avatars; Student Perceptions; Technology Adoption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I23 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-02-11
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