  The rapid advancements in generative AI models present new opportunities in
the education sector. However, it is imperative to acknowledge and address the
potential risks and concerns that may arise with their use. We analyzed Twitter
data to identify key concerns related to the use of ChatGPT in education. We
employed BERT-based topic modeling to conduct a discourse analysis and social
network analysis to identify influential users in the conversation. While
Twitter users generally ex-pressed a positive attitude towards the use of
ChatGPT, their concerns converged to five specific categories: academic
integrity, impact on learning outcomes and skill development, limitation of
capabilities, policy and social concerns, and workforce challenges. We also
found that users from the tech, education, and media fields were often
implicated in the conversation, while education and tech individual users led
the discussion of concerns. Based on these findings, the study provides several
implications for policymakers, tech companies and individuals, educators, and
media agencies. In summary, our study underscores the importance of responsible
and ethical use of AI in education and highlights the need for collaboration
among stakeholders to regulate AI policy.
