The impact of ChatGPT on Political Science Research and Teaching

Abstract

The release of ChatGPT sent shockwaves through societies worldwide, causing a heated debate where hopes and fears were pitted against each other. It also raised many questions regarding the impact which ChatGPT and similar AI models might have on academic work. This roundtable examines the promises and challenges of using ChatGPT and similar models for research and teaching in political science. Our experts contemplate the extent to which ChatGPT can help researchers and teachers to be more productive, while also considering the contentious notion of banning its academic use. The roundtable also explores the domains where ChatGPT can be valuable in pedagogy, and how one can ensure the responsible use of AI among students and teachers.