The data set records the perceptions of Bangladeshi university students on the influence that AI tools, especially ChatGPT, have on their academic practices, learning experiences, and problem-solving abilities. The varying role of AI in education, which covers common usage statistics, what AI does to our creative abilities, its impact on our learning, and whether it could invade our privacy. This dataset reveals perspective on how AI tools are changing education in the country and offering valuable information for researchers, educators, policymakers, to understand trends, challenges, and opportunities in the adoption of AI in the academic contex.

Methodology Data Collection Method: Online survey using google from Participants: A total of 3,512 students from various Bangladeshi universities participated. Survey Questions:The survey included questions on demographic information, frequency of AI tool usage, perceived benefits, concerns regarding privacy, and impacts on creativity and learning.

Sampling Technique: Random sampling of university students Data Collection Period: June 2024 to December 2024

Privacy Compliance This dataset has been anonymized to remove any personally identifiable information (PII). It adheres to relevant privacy regulations to ensure the confidentiality of participants.

For further inquiries, please contact: Name: Md Jhirul Islam, Daffodil International University Email: jhirul15-4063@diu.edu.bd Phone: 01316317573

This dataset explores the growing role of AI tools in the academic lives of university students in Bangladesh, particularly ChatGPT. The data also includes student perspectives, frequency of use, and the impact of ChatGPT on learning, creativity, problem-solving, and privacy and security. It sheds light on how AI is transforming a developing country like Bangladesh in education.

The dataset can be used by researchers, educators, and policymakers to assess trends, challenges, and opportunities in the adoption of AI in education, and by AI developers to better understand educational needs. ** Column Names and Descriptions:** 1. What is your university name? - The name of the university attended by the student. - Example : "Daffodil International University."

1. What is your current level of education?
   • The current academic level of the respondent Options:
2. Undergraduate

3. Postgraduate

4. How often do you use AI tools like ChatGPT for academic purposes?

   • The frequency of using AI tools like ChatGPT for academic-related activities Options:

5. Daily

6. Weekly

7. Monthly

8. Never

9. How do you think ChatGPT has influenced teaching methods in your courses?

   • The respondent's perception of how ChatGPT has impacted teaching approaches in their courses Options:

10. It has improved teaching methods significantly.

11. It has slightly improved teaching methods.

12. I am not sure how it affects teaching methods

13. It has had no impact on teaching methods

14. Has ChatGPT influenced your approach to solving complex academic problems or assignments?

    • Whether the respondent believes ChatGPT has influenced their ability to address challenging academic tasks Options:

15. Yes

16. No

17. Uncertain

18. Do you use ChatGPT for group study or collaborative learning?

    • Indicates if the respondent utilizes ChatGPT in collaborative learning scenarios. Options:

19. Yes

20. No

21. Sometimes

22. Do you feel that AI assists you in self-paced learning?

    • Whether the respondent feels AI tools facilitate independent and self-paced learning . Options:

23. Yes

24. No

25. Uncertain

26. Does ChatGPT help improve critical thinking and problem-solving?

    • The perceived impact of ChatGPT on enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills . Options:

27. Yes

28. No

29. Uncertain

30. Has ChatGPT provided useful guidance on your career path or educational choices? The usefulness of ChatGPT in offering advice regarding career or education decisions Options:

31. Yes

32. No

33. Uncertain

34. How worried are you about the privacy and safety of your personal data when using AI tools like ChatGPT for academic tasks? Respondents' level of concern regarding data privacy when using ChatGPT for academic purposes . Options:

35. Worried

36. Somewhat worried

37. Not worried

38. Do you think relying too much on AI tools like ChatGPT could harm students' creativity and critical thinking skills? Opinion on whether excessive reliance on AI tools might negatively impact creativity and critical thinking. Options:

39. Agree

40. Strongly Agree

41. Neither agree nor disagree

42. Disagree

43. Strongly disagree

44. Do you believe using AI tools like ChatGPT reduces your creativity and critical thinking? Respondent's belief on whether their creativity and critical thinking have diminished due to AI tools . Options:

45. Yes, -No

46. Occasionally

47. Do you believe AI tools (like ChatGPT) improve your learning experience? The respondent's perception of whether AI tools enhance their overall learning experience. Options:

48. Yes

49. No

50. Maybe