Human-AI Decision-Making in Higher Education

Houghton, Robert; Zhai, Xinrui; Li, Zhuojun; Large, David

Abstract

Findings from an online study and focus groups show that students and staff were receptive to AI decision-making in higher education, highlighting transparency and equitability. Even so, students expressed a desire for creative work to be seen by a ‘fellow human’, suggesting potential for a collaborative human/AI approach. However, a follow-up study revealed that this solution was in fact perceived as less desirable than either a human- or, in some cases, an AI-only decision maker.

Citation

Houghton, R., Zhai, X., Li, Z., & Large, D. (2025, April). Human-AI Decision-Making in Higher Education. Presented at Ergonomics & Human Factors 2025, Burton upon Trent, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: Ergonomics & Human Factors 2025
• Start Date: Apr 28, 2025
• End Date: Apr 30, 2025
• Acceptance Date: Jan 17, 2025
• Online Publication Date: Apr 28, 2025
• Publication Date: Apr 28, 2025
• Deposit Date: Feb 3, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 28, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: Ergonomics & Human Factors 2025 Programme
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/45034741
• External URL: https://ergonomics.org.uk/events-calendar/ergonomics-human-factors-2025.html