The Role of Student Literacy in Guiding the Wise Use of AI

Abstract

The development of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has brought significant changes to the field of education, particularly for university students in the digital era. This research was conducted because digital literacy and artificial intelligence have become essential skills that support the learning process in higher education. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of students’ understanding and attitudes toward digital literacy and the use of AI in academic activities. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method with an online survey distributed to 30 respondents from various study programs at Telkom University Purwokerto. Data were analyzed using a percentage formula (P = F/N × 100%) to describe the respondents’ tendencies for each research indicator. The results showed that students’ understanding of digital literacy and AI was high, the frequency of AI usage was fairly frequent, and students’ attitudes toward AI were positive with a good sense of ethics. These findings are expected to serve as a basis for higher education institutions in developing ethical digital literacy policies.