A study published in BMC Psychology surveyed 504 Chinese art students to investigate the personalities of those who use AI to cheat on assignments. It found that individuals who exhibited traits of the Dark Triad—narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism—were more likely to employ tools like ChatGPT. Narcissists may seek to enhance their self-image, while Machiavellians aim for competitive advantage. Higher dark trait scores correlated with anxiety, procrastination, and a tendency to claim AI-generated work as original. Materialism also linked to a higher likelihood of misusing AI in academic contexts.
Students surveyed who scored highly on the Dark Triad traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism were significantly more likely to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney to complete their assignments.
Narcissists may cheat to bolster their self-image, while those high in Machiavellianism view AI as a means to gain an edge over their peers; psychopathy correlates with impulsivity and a lack of remorse.
Higher scores in dark personality traits correlated with a greater likelihood of students passing off AI-generated work as their own, reflecting a mix of anxiety about performance and procrastination.
Those motivated by materialistic values—driven by external rewards and praise—were also found to be more likely to misuse AI in academic settings.
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