Abstract:
Human Intelligence has always dominated all the domains in the world. Industrialization is a
turning point in the evolution of mankind. Since then there have been significant changes in the
sphere of technology with diverse implications. At present, in the fourth Industrial Revolution,
the role of Artificial intelligence (AI) is paramount, infiltrating almost any field in the planet.
Unlike the traditional AI, which focuses on analysing existing data for the purpose of performing
specific tasks, Generative AI creates new content on its own, learning from a large number
of data input. While the application of Generative AI tools might be of assistance in certain
disciplines, especially natural sciences, they have serious impact, both positive and negative,
upon the humanities and social sciences, which heavily rely on creativity, analytical skills and
critical-thinking skills. This study aims to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence(AI) tools on
undergraduates pursuing Humanities and Social sciences. The present study employs a mixedmethod
approach. Questionnaires and focus group discussion with students and systematic
observation serve as the primary source of data for the study to understand the behaviour of
undergraduates producing AI-generated work, alongside its pros and cons. Academic literature
serves as the secondary source of data for the study. Scholarly journals, books, and websites
provide this paper with a range of information. The overall findings of the study suggest that
although the Generative Artificial Intelligence tools have benefitted natural Science students to
a larger extent, due to over-reliance on the AI tools, it has notably affected the Humanities and
Social science students who are expected to use their own creativity, analytical skills, criticalthinking
skills and research skills, affecting the inherent potential of the students. Furthermore,
These disciplines tend to lose their currency owing to the dominating nature of the AI tools.
The analysis of the data reveals that despite the overt benefits of the Generative AI tools in
the Humanities and social sciences, excessive usage of the tools tend to erode the expected
output of the Humanities and Social sciences. The research concludes that the exploitation of
the Generative AI tools is inevitable and yet, undergraduates should be prudent enough to use
them to an optimal degree in order to supplement their inherent potential.
