%0 Journal Article %A FLORENTINA OLIVIA BALU %A BERNARD MORARD %D 2024 %C Berlin, Germany %I Peter Lang Verlag %J Journal of Translation Studies %@ 2673-6934 %N 1 %V 4 %T ChatGPT in Academia, an Unprecedented Disruption for Education and Research %R 10.3726/JTS012024.03 %U https://www.peterlang.com/document/1495904 %X The integration of ChatGPT into academic settings has ushered in a paradigm shift in education and research. This paper explores the transformative impact of ChatGPT on the academia traditional approaches, highlighting its multifaceted role as a groundbreaking tool for both education and research. We explore how ChatGPT, powered by the GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 architecture, has redefined traditional paradigms of knowledge dissemination enhancing student engagement and fostering dynamic and interactive learning environments. The article also examines its influence on research methodologies, showcasing how researchers leverage its language capabilities for data analysis, hypothesis generation, and scientific communication. Moreover, the article also discusses the ethical considerations and challenges associated with the widespread adoption of ChatGPT in academic environments, emphasizing the need for responsible use and continued vigilance in addressing biases. As ChatGPT reshapes the landscape of academia, it opens avenues for collaborative and interdisciplinary endeavors, fostering a new era of knowledge dissemination and exploration. Ultimately, this research offers a comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT’s unprecedented role in reshaping the future of education and research. %K OpenAI, ChatGPT, academic teaching and research, education transformative impact