Over one-third of PGR participants emphasised financial support for paid AI tools as necessary institutional support for responsible GenAI use¶
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q2 i? Over one-third of participants emphasised financial support, particularly access to paid AI tools or coverage of subscription fees, warning that individually borne costs risk making access to higher-quality tools uneven across the student body. → Wei Dai and Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan 2026
Evidence¶
Wei Dai and Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan 2026¶
Wei Dai and Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan. (2026). Shaping responsible GenAI use in research through AI literacy-oriented guidelines: insights from postgraduate students. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00609-6
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RQ4 findings from the focus groups report that "Over one-third of participants emphasised financial support, particularly access to paid AI tools or coverage of subscription fees"; students often defaulted to free tools with limited capabilities due to subscription costs.
"Over one-third of participants emphasised financial support, particularly access to paid AI tools or coverage of subscription fees."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Staff raised equity concerns that students who pay for upgraded GenAI tools gain an advantage over peers using free versions — related
- Academic integrity, professional development, and equity concerns about AI span all surveyed units, though interpreted differently — related
- Equitable access emerged as a prominent governance theme, with one-third of panelists explicitly mentioning equity or inclusion — related
- GenAI-mediated digital inequality in higher education extends beyond access to tool capability, skills, and pedagogical support — a broader claim this one bears on
- Staff highlight equity concerns about student access to and proficiency with GenAI tools and digital literacy, and are uncertain about staff responsibilities in training students. — related
- Most staff respondents had used a GAI tool, but few held paid subscriptions, suggesting limited sustained engagement — related
- Equitable-access and digital-inclusion themes are minimally represented in HI/HIM AI policies — related
- Institutions have expanded student access to generative AI tools faster than they have developed policies, guidance, and shared learning goals for their use — related
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Over one-third of PGR participants emphasised financial support for paid AI tools as necessary institutional support for responsible GenAI use |
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Over one-third of PGR participants emphasised financial support for paid AI tools as necessary institutional support for responsible GenAI use |
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