Perceptions of University Students on the Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Education
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https://doi.org/10.12795/revistafuentes.2025.26356Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, Education, Educational technology, Higher education, Knowledge, Perception, Universities, University studentsAbstract
The number of university students using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) to develop academic tasks is rapidly increasing, which makes it necessary to explore how they are approaching this technology. In this context, the present cross-sectional study explores the perceptions of 280 students from a public university in northern Mexico regarding GAI. Questionnaires were used to explore four aspects: 1) knowledge and experiences related to the use of GAI, 2) utilization of GAI for developing academic tasks, 3) utilization of GAI for learning enhancement, and 4) concerns about the ethical use of GAI. The findings reveal that while students are familiar with GAI in their daily lives, they recognize limitations in their theoretical-academic knowledge about this technology and its educational applications. Furthermore, students value the time saved by using GAI to develop academic tasks, but they are uncertain about how these tools improve both their academic performance and the quality of their academic assignments. It is concluded that a common concern among students is that excessive use and dependence on GAI may ultimately affect their critical thinking skills.
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