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California State University spent $17 million on ChatGPT Edu, but faculty and students are divided on its use, with 52% of faculty reporting a negative effect on teaching and 67% of students feeling their professors don't teach them how to use AI effectively. The university is deciding whether to renew its contract with OpenAI this July.
California State University paid OpenAI $17 million for unlimited access to ChatGPT Edu, but the rollout was met with confusion among faculty and students. A survey of 94,000 students and university employees found 52% of faculty reported AI having a negative effect on their teaching, while 67% of students felt their professors don't teach them how to use AI effectively. Some faculty have begun a petition calling on Cal State Chancellor Mildred Garcia to end the partnership. The Cal State Chancellor's office points out that 64% of students, faculty, and staff said AI has positively affected their learning experience. Assemblymember Mike Fong introduced Assembly Bill 2392, requiring Cal State and California Community Colleges to provide training on AI products deployed on campuses. As of April, only 0.7% of students and 16% of faculty have completed the voluntary training provided by the university.
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