Abstract
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize education and reshape the future of learning. Students are increasingly embracing this change and leveraging AI to enhance their educational experiences.
Methodology: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design to investigate students’ perceptions toward the role of AI in education. Data were collected through an online questionnaire administered to students at Qassim University. The study involved a total of 414 students from Qassim University with a convenience sampling technique used to recruit participants. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.
Results: The study found that 79.7% of participants (330 individuals) consistently used technology for learning, 19.6% (81 individuals) used it occasionally, and 0.7% (3 individuals) never used technology for learning. Furthermore, there was an overall positive perception (91.9%) toward the role of AI in education. There were no significant associations were observed between demographic factors such as occupation, educational level, and college, and perceptions toward AI (p-value > 0.05).
Conclusion: The study revealed overall positive attitudes toward Al in learning with more than three quarters of the students using it frequently. Addressing concerns and tailoring implementation strategies to diverse needs and priorities are essential for maximizing the potential benefits of AI in education. Future research should continue to explore the impacts of AI on teaching and learning practices and identify strategies for fostering responsible and equitable AI integration in educational settings.

Key words: Artificial Intelligence (AI), students, learning, perceptions