Exclusive: College students want ethical AI
Summary
A study from American University's business school shows that more college students are using AI regularly and see it as an important skill for jobs. They want clearer rules and training on how to use AI responsibly while keeping their own thinking sharp.Key Facts
- Use of AI among business students rose from 6.2% to 29% in three years.
- Over 80% of college students used AI for school work in the last six months.
- Nearly one-third use AI 11 or more times per week for academic or work tasks.
- Employers are asking more AI-related questions in job interviews, increasing from 11.6% to 42.6%.
- Many students worry AI may reduce independent thinking and affect academic honesty.
- Kogod School teaches responsible AI use and has shifted from banning AI to integrating it in learning.
- Brainstorming is the most common way students use AI, though it may limit creativity compared to generating ideas independently.
- Other surveys confirm that most college students use AI regularly and want guidance on ethical use.
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