Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing: A Barrier to Knowledge Acquisition in Higher Education

Higher education students are recognized for neglecting assigned readings hence, researchers explored artificial intelligence (AI) as an instrument of motivation; in the process of satisfying this demand, another interference developed, English, a linguistic barrier. Multi-cultural disparities impede literacy, equally, AI natural language processing (NLP) and prompts require fluency and command of English, which can be a hindrance for the underprivileged. The research aimed to determine the potential of AI educational tools in facilitating learning. Empirically, exploratory design was espoused to uncover the reasons behind college students’ lack of interest in reading and identify factors that can motivate them. A total of 162 first-year college students participated in the study. AI was specifically selected as a motivational instrument. Findings show students expressed optimism regarding the integration of AI into education, high-achieving students displayed confidence when interacting with AI, while those with lower proficiency faced difficulties due to NLP obstacles.