AI tools are shaking up universities worldwide. Students are using AI to speed up assignments, boost creativity, and push through writer’s block. At Oxford Brookes University, 22-year-old Sunjaya Phillips calls AI her "study buddy" that transformed her learning experience.
The catch? Ethical concerns are bubbling as some students admit misusing AI for dishonest work. A global survey finds many students worry AI could hurt future job prospects. Experts warn overreliance on AI could weaken real learning.
Dr Charlie Simpson from Oxford Brookes cautions against letting AI do all the thinking. Meanwhile, Professor Keiichi Nakata from Henley Business School says AI won’t replace workers but will be as basic as IT skills in the future workplace. 
Sunjaya Phillips described AI as a ‘study buddy’ that transformed her academic experience, especially during creative blocks, where AI-generated prompts saved valuable time.
Experts like Dr Charlie Simpson from Oxford Brookes caution that relying too heavily on AI to ‘do the thinking’ undermines educational goals and may devalue the learning process.
Professor Keiichi Nakata from Henley Business School stresses that AI is not a replacement but a powerful aid, likening its expected workplace relevance to today’s basic IT skills.
The consensus among educators is clear: mastering AI responsibly and ethically is the new key to academic success. Avoiding AI won’t cut it anymore.
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