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June 21, 2026Open Access

Exploring Gen AI Perception & Usage Patterns in Gen Z Undergraduate Students

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NPNiharika PandeySPSonia Pereira

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Overview

Randomized trial assesses Generative AI's impact on academic utility and usage preferences in Gen Z students, suggesting implications for education strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the significance of Generative AI for Gen Z undergraduate students and assess their usage preferences.
  • Conducted an online survey with 138 respondents from Gen Z undergraduate students
  • Analyzed the correlation between Gen AI usage frequency and perceived academic utility
  • Identified preferred Generative AI tools and preference for free or paid versions
  • A substantial percentage of students find Generative AI tools significantly useful in their academic tasks
  • Identified a strong correlation (p<0.05) between the frequency of use and perceived academic benefits
  • Preferred tools primarily included free versions over paid options, indicating financial considerations in usage

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Pandey et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a377fdd24f042ddf4c5a2f9https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20757819
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