Publication: Student Use of AI in Higher Education: Tools , Benefits and Ethical Challenges
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BA
Date
2025
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It examines the ways bachelor’s students use technology based on AI for their work
in school, looking at the importance, issues and social issues that such tools may
raise. Data was gathered by giving students a qualitative, open-ended survey that
covered many different subjects and was used by students at different educational
levels. Braun and Clarke’s framework for thematic analysis was used to analyse
what participants said and find main themes, such as performance and ethical
questions.
According to the findings, students usually apply AI tools such as ChatGPT,
Grammarly, QuillBot, Socratic and Perplexity for help with writing, summarising
information, research and resolving problems. According to reports, using artificial
intelligence can spare time, enhance how people write, support better understanding
and help them improve all the time. But some concerns were addressed related to
relying too heavily on AI, how exact the generated content was, decreased critical
thinking and having no clear rules for handling AI in the institution. It was found
that tools were applied uniquely in each discipline, and many students said they
were not sure about what counts as ethical AI in learning.
The work adds to existing research in AI and education by giving students’
perspectives and providing valuable suggestions to educators and policy officials.
It points out that we need new policies, more learning on digital skills and including
AI topics in our curriculum. Even though AI tools can improve learning, it is
necessary to have strong ethical rules and institutional help to preserve honesty in
academic work.