GenAI Tools in Education Disrupt Learners Thinking Process: A Study for Education Sector in Sindh, Pakistan.

IntroductIonEducation is fundamental for students as it shapes their personal, intellectual, and social development equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead successful and fulfilling lives (Zimmerman, 2023).Additionally, education provides foundational knowledge in subjects like science, math, history, and literature helping them to understand the world.Through education, learners learn how to analyze situations, critically evaluate information, and make informed decisions (Laupichler et al., 2022).According to the researchers (Chiu, 2023), since technology emerged as a transformative force in education, it has revolutionized teaching and learning processes by creating new opportunities in the modern era.The development of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies involves a branch of artificial intelligence that is becoming more prevalent in educational settings in developed countries AbstrActThe study aims to investigate the effective use of Generative AI tools in education that may disrupt the learners' thinking and problem-solving skills in the education sector in Sindh Pakistan.The study focused on understanding the factors determining whether the use of GenAI tools in academic learning is productive or risk-promoting dependence on AI-generated solutions.In this context, the proposed model with four suggested hypotheses was developed from past theories based on technology adoption.For quantitative methods, 300 responses were gathered for data analysis using PLS-SEM techniques.In our findings, all constructs such as performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), and facilitating condition (FC) have a stronger impact on behaviour intention (BI).This research contributes to the expanding body of literature on integrating technology in education, particularly in leveraging GenAI tools that negatively impact learners, reducing cognitive efforts and limiting opportunities for critical reflection and exploration.