Generative AI Adoption Surges Among UK University Students

A new report reveals 92% of undergraduates use AI tools for their studies, sparking calls for universities to adapt policies and assessments.

A Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) survey found that 92% of UK undergraduates have used generative AI tools like ChatGPT, up from 66% last year.
88% of students reported using AI in assessments, with 18% directly incorporating AI-generated text into their work.
Students primarily use AI to save time, improve work quality, explain concepts, and summarize articles, though concerns about academic misconduct and false results persist.
Four-fifths of students believe their universities have clear AI policies, but only 36% have received formal training on AI use.
Experts urge universities to stress-test assessments to prevent AI misuse while integrating AI training to prepare students for a technology-driven future.