The ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Research with AI

Area of Science:

• * Education Technology
• * Artificial Intelligence
• * Bibliometrics

Background:

• * Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various knowledge domains.
• * OpenAI's ChatGPT model, released in November 2022, has significantly impacted global discourse.
• * Higher Education institutions are exploring the integration of AI tools.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To explore the potential applications of ChatGPT in the academic landscape.
• * To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on ChatGPT in Higher Education.
• * To identify current trends, advantages, and challenges associated with ChatGPT in academia.

Main Methods:

• * Bibliometric analysis of documents from Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
• * Search terms: "ChatGPT" AND "Higher Education", limited to the year 2023.
• * Filtering applied to refine the dataset for analysis.

Main Results:

• * A substantial number of articles were identified, with a significant reduction after applying filters.
• * Research on ChatGPT in Higher Education is in its nascent stages.
• * Publications are indexed across multiple databases, indicating international research interest, but not in multiple journals.
• * Literature reviews constitute a significant portion of the publications.
• * Identified benefits include enhanced efficiency, quality, and creativity in knowledge generation.

Conclusions:

• * ChatGPT offers notable advantages for knowledge generation in Higher Education.
• * Significant ethical challenges and the need for responsible AI use are evident.
• * Ongoing training and promotion of academic integrity are crucial for educators and students to mitigate risks associated with ChatGPT.