Attitude of Undergraduate Students Towards the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technological development in the field of education. AI-based tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot etc. are increasingly being used by students for learning, information seeking, understanding difficult concepts, generating ideas, writing assistance and other academic activities. Although AI can provide several educational benefits, its increasing use has also raised concerns related to academic integrity, overdependence on technology, misinformation, privacy, creativity, and the development of independent thinking. In this context, the present study was conducted to examine the attitude of undergraduate students towards the use of Artificial Intelligence in education and to compare their attitudes in terms of gender and academic discipline. The study employed a descriptive survey method. The sample consisted of 200 undergraduate students selected from 10 provincialized degree colleges of Kamrup District of Assam through a stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-constructed and standardized five-point Likert-type questionnaire. The findings revealed that undergraduate students had a positive attitude towards the use of Artificial Intelligence in education. Likewise, no statistically significant difference was found between male and female students in their attitude towards AI. However, a statistically significant difference was found between Arts and Science students with Science students demonstrating a more positive attitude than Arts students. The study highlights the need for promoting AI literacy and providing appropriate guidance to undergraduate students for the effective, ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in education.