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The research aims to explore the appropriation of generative AI by undergraduate students and its implications in higher education.

May 20, 2026AI & SocietyOpen Access

Romanticising the algorithm: power dynamics and ideological implications in human–AI collaboration for higher education

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This article examines how students use generative AI tools, revealing tensions between efficiency and ethical concerns in education.

The research aims to explore the appropriation of generative AI by undergraduate students and its implications in higher education.
Analysis of 40 reflexive diaries from 186 journalism students
Thematic coding to categorize AI use practices
Identification of four distinct profiles of AI use
AI is seen as a supportive partner that enhances creativity while requiring human oversight.
Students' practices of using AI reflect a negotiation of academic integrity and responsibility.
Four user profiles emerged: selective optimisers, critical experimenters, exploratory users, and tech functional.

Banfi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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