AI Use Among Young People in Academic Life A Survey - Based Analysis Introduction • Artificial intelligence has become a major part of our daily lives, especially in education. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI - powered platforms are changing how students learn, study, and complete their assignments. • According to recent global studies, 86% of students already use AI in their studies, and this number is growing rapidly every year. • In this presentation, we will share the results of a survey we conducted among 42 students about their AI use in academic life. Our Survey Survey Details • We surveyed 42 students at our school • Data was collected using Google Forms • The survey included 3 focused questions about AI usage in academic life Our Questions 1. How often do you use AI tools (like ChatGPT) for your studies 2. Do you think AI improves your academic performance? 3. What is the biggest benefit of AI for students? How Often Do Students Use AI Tools? 38% 33% 19% 10% 42 Responses Sometimes Often Rarely Never Key Insights • Our survey of 42 students reveals that the majority actively use AI tools in academic work. • Combined, 71% use AI "sometimes" (38%) or "often" (33%). • Only 10% have never used AI for academics. • 19% use AI rarely — cautious engagement. Does AI Improve Academic Performance? Yes , 93% No , 7% 42 Responses Yes No Key Insights • An overwhelming 93% believe AI positively impacts their academic performance. • Only 7% said "No" — low skepticism toward AI in education. • AI helps understand complex topics and produce higher - quality work. • AI is a valuable academic companion , not just a shortcut. What Is the Biggest Benefit of AI? 21 13 4 3 1 Saving time Better understanding Idea generation Writing assignments All of the above Biggest Benefit of AI (42 Responses) Key Insights • "Saving time" dominates with 21 responses (50%) — efficiency drives AI adoption. • "Better understanding" ranks second — 13 votes (31%). • Practical uses: "idea generation" (4) and "writing" (3) received fewer votes. • Students have a clear primary reason for using AI. Discussion: Our Results vs. Global Research Our Survey vs. Global Trends • Our finding: ~71% use AI sometimes or often. Global research: 86% of students worldwide use AI (DEC, 2024) • 93% of our respondents think AI helps performance. HEPI 2025 shows 92% of UK students now use AI tools. • "Saving time" was the top benefit. HEPI found students use AI to save time (51%) and improve quality (50%). Important Concern • However, 67% of students believe AI may harm critical thinking skills (RAND, 2025) • 55% of students worry that AI could negatively impact academic integrity Conclusion Key Findings • AI adoption is widespread: ~ 71% of students use AI regularly, mirroring the global 86% rate (DEC, 2024). • An overwhelming 93% believe AI improves academic performance — a valuable learning companion. • Saving time (50%) is the top benefit, closely matching HEPI 2025 findings (51%). Looking Ahead • Concerns remain: 67% think AI may harm critical thinking (RAND, 2025) and 55% worry about academic integrity. • Institutions must develop clear AI policies balancing innovation with ethical standards.