Students Perception and Preference of the Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education: A Metacognitive Exploration

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technological advancement and a potential game-changer innovation in the field of education as well as all sectors of human life. It is present in our lives and is progressing efficiently in modern times. The start of AI is often derived from the 1956 Dartmouth Summer scientific research on computer science. The common understanding the Artificial Intelligence is the ability to “perform cognitive tasks” that are normally associated with human thinking, in particular in problem-solving and learning. Through this empirical study, researchers know the student’s perception and preference towards Artificial Intelligence. Based on the self-made attitude scale researchers explored attitudinal differences among the male, female, urban, rural, and their Stream. The application of AI in education is a new footstep for the generation alpha. Nowadays, students use several AI tools like ChatGPT (generates dialogue created by open AI), Grammarly (reviews spelling, grammar, and punctuation, detects plagiarism, etc.), Tutor AI (connects students with qualified tutors), QuillBot (online writing platform), Duolingo (language learning application), Education Copilot (platform for lesson plans, writing prompts, students reports, and project outlines), Curipod (interactive presentation tool for making lessons) etc. are the most famous AI tools in educational purposes.