The Impact of ChatGPT Innovation Diffusion in China Higher Education Under Artificial Intelligence

The purpose of this study was to explore key factors influencing adoption of Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) technology in higher education institutions in China, with a focus on improving educational quality and effectiveness of technology innovation applications. Utilizing the technology-organization-environment framework, a mixed-method approach combining in-depth interviews and surveys was employed to analyze the determinants of technology adoption. The study first conducted a quantitative analysis based on in-depth interviews, followed by a correlation analysis using survey data to identify relationships between variables. Finally, it quantitatively analyzed the predictive role of these factors in adoption of ChatGPT technology. The results indicated that adoption of ChatGPT technology was significantly influenced by multiple factors, including technological characteristics, organizational conditions, and external environment.