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Completed on 2025
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into higher education is rapidly transforming the
academic research landscape, making it imperative to understand how students perceive these
technologies. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology (BSIT) students at Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT) regarding the impact of AI
tools on academic research. Using a descriptive quantitative research design, data were collected
from 79 respondents through a structured online survey. Results revealed that students were
moderately familiar with AI tools, particularly ChatGPT and Grammarly, and held generally positive
attitudes toward their use, with a mean perception score of 3.65. The overall perception of AI use
registered as “mild enjoyment” (mean = 3.49), while the perceived effectiveness of AI tools in
academic research was rated as “effective” (mean = 3.94). Additionally, most students agreed that
AI tools positively influence their learning outcomes (mean = 3.84), and a significant majority
(82.3%) demonstrated awareness of ethical considerations. These findings suggest that while
students are optimistic about the benefits of AI in improving research efficiency and learning, they
also recognize the importance of responsible use. The study recommends integrating AI literacy
into higher education curricula to support ethical, effective, and student-centered adoption of AI
technologies.