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Rapid technological advancement in the 21st century has influenced many sectors, including education. With over 100 million users, the new Artificial Intelligence tool ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) has gained significant popularity among students, teachers and researchers since its’ release in November 2022 (1). ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses Natural Language Processing to provide human-like answers to users’ queries and engage in natural-sounding conversations (2). ChatGPT is programmed to carry out complex tasks, such as writing articles, poems, essays and even original computer codes, as well as translating, summarizing or expanding texts (3,4). Due to ChatGPT’s efficiency, students report utilizing the tool for academic support and social and personal purposes (5). 

The growing presence of ChatGPT in students’ lives has led to debates among educators and changes in educational practices. While some consider ChatGPT and similar AI tools the future of teaching and learning, others perceive them as a threat to developing core skills, such as problem-solving and analytical abilities (6). As a result, several educational institutions have prohibited students from using ChatGPT (7,8). However, incorporating AI in higher education has shown the potential to improve student’s learning capacity and satisfaction (5,9). ChatGPT’s reported advantages and increasing influence on everyday life suggest that prohibiting its use might not be a practical approach. Instead, educators can benefit from examining ChatGPT’s impact on learning and teaching and providing regulations for its use (6). Thus, this article will explore the benefits, drawbacks, and potential implications of utilizing ChatGPT in educational settings. 

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