Exploring Ethical Concerns Among Students: The Impact of AI Usage in Education

1Sreejaa G Nair, 2Jayanthi V, 3 Ranimol V G

1,2,3 Assistant Professors, Chinmaya College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Corresponding author E-mail: - sreejaagnair80@gmail.com

Abstract:

This study investigates the ethical concerns of students regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, focusing on three key factors: prior experience with AI tools, awareness of AI technology, and privacy concerns. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into academic environments through applications like online proctoring, AI tutoring, and automated grading, understanding students' perceptions of its ethical implications is essential. The research aims to measure the extent of students' concerns about AI's fairness, transparency, and data privacy practices. Using a survey-based approach, data were collected from a diverse sample of students to analyze how familiarity with AI, knowledge of its underlying technologies, and specific privacy-related worries influence their ethical perspectives on AI use in education. Results indicate that students' prior experience with AI tools tends to moderate their ethical concerns, with those having greater exposure expressing both higher awareness and more nuanced ethical considerations. Privacy concerns, in particular, emerged as a significant predictor of ethical apprehension, suggesting that data collection and sharing practices remain a prominent issue for students. This research highlights the need for developing clear ethical guidelines and privacy protections in the implementation of AI technologies in education to foster trust and promote responsible use. Future research could explore interventions to address ethical concerns and enhance AI literacy among students.

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Concerns, Privacy, AI in Education, Student Perception, Awareness of AI, Experience with AI Tools