Abstract
Generative AI is reshaping higher education, making the study of student
behavior essential for university policy. This research analyzes AI integration
among 100 students from FHSU (US) and Italy. Findings reveal a 91%
adoption rate for ChatGPT, primarily used as a "digital tutor" for research
(63%). Despite 57% reporting performance gains, 53% worry about
accuracy and 49% fear losing critical thinking skills. Furthermore, a
communication gap persists, as only 44% have discussed AI with faculty.
These results highlight the need for institutional "AI Literacy" to bridge the
gap between student innovation and academic guidance.
KEY FINDING: 91% of students rely on ChatGPT as their primary digital
tutor.
Faculty Advisor
Weihui Fu
Department/Program
Economics, Finance, & Accounting
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
4-13-2026
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Di Meo, Nicholas; Polizzi, Emanuele; and Fu, Weihui
(2026)
"A Study of Students’ Use and Perspectives on Generative AI Tools,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2026, Article 63.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2026/iss2026/63
