Accessibility and Utilization of ChatGPT and Meta AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges among Undergraduate Science Education Students at Sokoto State University, Sokoto

This study investigated the Accessibility and Utilization of ChatGPT and Meta AI in

Education: Opportunities and Challenges Among Undergraduate Science Education Students

at Sokoto State University, Sokoto Nigeria. The study was guided by three research objectives

corresponded with three research questions on Accessibility and Utilization of ChatGPT and

Meta AI in Education. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of

the study comprised 125 first year undergraduate Science Education students of Sokoto State

University. Using Research Advisors’ sample size table, a sample size of 95 respondents was

selected, a simple random sampling technique was used to ensure fair representation of

students. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Accessibility and

Utilization of ChatGPT and Meta AI Questionnaire (AUCMAIQ). The instrument was

validated by experts from department of science education Sokoto State University, a

reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha. Data were collected and

analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions. The study found

that students had access to ChatGPT and Meta AI and utilized them mainly for assignments,

research, note summarization, and visualize abstract concepts. It was also revealed that

ChatGPT and Meta AI enhanced learning efficiency and science literacy, while major

challenges included poor internet access, high data cost, inaccurate responses, and

overdependence on ChatGPT and Meta AI generated information. The study recommended

improved digital infrastructure and responsible ChatGPT and Meta AI usage training in

universities.