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Breaking The Illusion: The Reality of Artificial Intelligence's (AI) Negative Influence On University Students
Breaking The Illusion: The Reality of Artificial Intelligence's (AI) Negative Influence On University Students
Wan Normila Mohamad Irfan Suri binti Mohd Nazri Faisal Al-Sharqi
Faculty of Business and Management, Kolej Pengajian Pengkomputeran, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of
Universiti Teknologi MARA Informatik dan Matematik Education for Pure Sciences,
Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Universiti Teknologi MARA University of Anbar, Ramadi, Anbar,
wanno794@uitm.edu.my Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Iraq.
surinazri0084@gmail.com faisal.ghazi@uoanbar.edu.iq
Abstract— This study extensively examines the growth. This growth is expected to surpass the notable 43%
primary causes of artificial intelligence's (AI) negative effects on rate of expansion observed between 2018 and 2022. The
education, with a specific focus on UiTM Seremban students. integration of AI in education can greatly enhance teaching
Questionnaire-based quantitative data collection techniques are and learning experiences. However, it is important to
utilized to gather information from 200 students in this study. recognize that there may also be negative effects associated
The final criteria were determined by specialists and analysed with its implementation, which could potentially diminish its
using SPSS 27. The findings indicate that the negative effects of overall utility. A thorough examination of AI’s advantages
AI in this educational context include personal disconnection, a and disadvantages in education is imperative to guarantee
lack of customization, the dissemination of inaccurate
responsible and efficient integration, ultimately leading to
information, privacy and security concerns, increased screen
time, and excessive technological reliance. Notably, the identified
improved educational achievements. Table 1 presents the
negative impact with the highest mean score was "privacy and results of a research study that provides insight into the
security" Notably, this research is in its early stages and seeks to negative impact of AI in education.
identify causal relationships using the DEMATEL method. A) Personal Disconnection. A pervasive use of AI,
according to study participants, would result in an overly
Keywords—Artificial Intelligence, student, UiTM
Seremban, Descriptive statistics, negative impacts mechanical way of processing information, a pragmatic
approach, a greater emphasis on knowledge than on aesthetic
feelings, less room for teachers, ethical and security-related
issues, and adverse social effects in interpersonal interactions
I. INTRODUCTION [2]. Higher standards for students’ capacity for independent
Almost every aspect of life has benefited greatly from the learning are imposed by changes in learning styles [3]. Since
ongoing advancement of AI technology, and the educational a lot of the new technology is made to be used by one person
sector is no exception. While AI has many advantages for at a time, there are worries that students will lose the social
education, it will also encounter some unexpected challenges. and teamwork skills they usually learn in the classroom [4].
People may better prepare for and advance the use of AI in
education by being aware of potential issues that may arise B) Limited Customization. The limited customization of AI
when it is implemented in education. The objective of this in education may negatively impact students. Haleem et al.
study is to the negative impact of AI in education among [5] stated that limited customisation is one of the challenges
students from UiTM Seremban, Malaysia, to gain a deeper with using AI in education. AI can give each student a
comprehension of these negative impacts. This study aims to personalized learning experience, but it may not always be
investigate the following research inquiries: This inquiry able to do so because of limits in data, algorithms, and
seeks to identify the negative impacts of AI in education that resources [6]. Thus, it could lead to less engagement and
influence to students in UiTM Seremban, Malaysia, and to learning among students. According to Duggan [7], AI
propose potential solutions to surmount these impacts. systems must be able to adapt to students' different needs and
The adoption of AI and flexible learning technologies in backgrounds to be effective. The authors said that without
the field of educational technology has received considerable this customization, AI in education might not have the desired
attention. According to a study conducted by Adams Becker results and might even worsen educational differences.
et al. in 2018, these advancements typically undergo an
adoption period of two to three years before becoming widely C) Wrong information. Wrong information is one of
used. According to Alexander et al. [1], the application of AI artificial intelligence's drawbacks in learning. When AI is
in educational settings is projected to experience continued
employed in making choices, it is necessary to identify the
potential repercussions and risks at multiple levels. If the AI increase their screen time because of AI-personalized
algorithm recommends the wrong reading or improper clip to recommendations and adaptive learning pathways delivered
students, it might lead to major social or economic difficulties through digital interfaces [19].
[8]. The learning process can occasionally be disrupted by
several issues, including server errors and network issues,
II. METHODOLOGY
which take a long time to fix. This can frustrate both students
and teachers [4]. It's challenging because gathering all the This study utilizes a structured approach to examine the
essential information is exceedingly challenging because of negative impacts of AI integration in education on students.
people mislabelling items or providing incorrect responses to The subsequent stages describe the research's methodology
queries [9]. as shown in Fig. 1:
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C) Wrong Information
Students' wrong perceptions of AI's use in educational The mean score for the statement "AI has a negative impact
settings have led to the outcomes presented in Table IV. on my ability to think critically and solve problems" was
3.69. This shows that people think using AI in education may
TABLE IV. WRONG INFORMATION make it harder for students to think critically and solve
problems. This is a big problem because these skills are
Wrong Information MN SD SK
important for success in school and the workplace. The
I have consistently received inaccurate or
misleading information from AI.
3.72 .799 -1.11 average score for the statement "AI causes me to become
overly dependent on AI systems for learning" was 3.77,
Wrong information given by Ai leads to my
3.73 .788 -1.07 which shows that people think using AI in education may
bad performance in education.
cause students to rely too much on AI systems to learn. This
could make students less interested in learning on their own
Some respondents were concerned about AI education data and hurt their ability to learn and remember knowledge
accuracy. "I have consistently received inaccurate or outside of AI systems.
misleading information from AI", earned a mean score of
3.72, indicating that some respondents doubted AI's F) Lack of Emotional Intelligence
accuracy. The score means the statement "Wrong information The findings of a research investigation into the perspectives
given by AI leads to my bad performance in education." was of students about the deficiency of emotional intelligence
3.73 showing that several respondents believed that AI- shown by AI used in educational settings are presented in
provided faulty information might negatively impact their Table VII.
academic achievement. So, it's important to make sure that
AI systems used in education are accurate and trustworthy, TABLE VII. LACK OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
and that there are ways to fix any mistakes. Lack of Emotional Intelligence MN SD SK
AI cannot understand my emotional needs as
3.55 .710 -.533
D) Privacy and Security a student and respond to them.
The information on the privacy and security of AI in Relying too much on AI led to feel
education that influences students' privacy is shown in Table disconnected or isolated from human 3.60 .713 -.852
interaction.
V.
TABLE V. PRIVACY AND SECURITY The statistical analysis of survey responses suggests that
students are concerned about how AI might damage their
Privacy and Security MN SD SK
emotional well-being and social connections. Students are
I am uncomfortable with how much personal
information AI collect about me.
3.75 .694 -.939 concerned that AI may not be able to meet their emotional
requirements, as the mean score for AI cannot understand my
AI could be used to keep track of what I do
3.75 .711 -1.02 emotional needs as a student and respond to them" was 3.55.
online without my knowledge or permission.
The mean score for "Relying too much on AI led me to feel
disconnected or isolated from human interaction" was 3.60,
The average score for the statements "I am uncomfortable suggesting that students worry that too much AI use would
with how much personal information AI collects about me" lead to social isolation. When introducing AI in educational
and "AI could be used to keep track of what I do online institutions, educators and policymakers should address its
without my knowledge or permission" were 3.75. This means effects on students' emotional needs and social connections.
that the people who answered the survey were worried about They must also provide pupils with emotional support and
how much personal information AI systems collect and how social connection to prevent social isolation and encourage
it can be used to track their online behaviour without their healthy emotional development.
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G) Increased Screen Time range values fall between -1.126 to -0.004. This implies that
The information presented in Table VII pertains to the the distributions for each component are slightly negatively
increased screen time of AI within the educational context, skewed, with the largest negative skewness found for
among students. "Technology Dependence." The uniformity of the deviation
skewness, as evidenced by the constant value of 0.188,
TABLE VII. INCREASED SCREEN TIME suggests that the skewness values for each aspect are
Increased Screen Time MN SD SK relatively stable and do not deviate greatly from one another.
With AI, I spent more time in front of a
screen can make me less focused and less 3.70 .813 -.904 IV. CONCLUSION AND FURTHER
able to stay on task. RESEARCH
AI increase the screen time usage, which can
be bad for my physical and mental health.
3.78 .781 -.897 This research effectively identified the negative
impacts of AI integration in education among UiTM
Seremban students. These factors include personal
The statistical analysis of the survey findings showed that separation, restricted customisation, the distribution of
people were worried about how AI might impact the physical erroneous information, privacy and security problems,
and mental health of students, especially if it made them technology reliance, a lack of emotional intelligence, and
spend more time in front of screens. The average result for increased screen time. The findings of this study provide
the statement "With AI, I spent more time in front of a screen significant recommendations for educators and
can make me less focused and less able to stay on task" was administrators in the development and deployment of AI-
3.70, which showed that people thought AI might make them driven tools and platforms suited to student requirements,
less able to focus and stay on task because they would be hence improving the educational experience.
spending more time in front of a screen. The statement “AI As AI technology advances, there is a chance for future study
increase the screen time usage, which can be bad for my to use extension fuzzy set theory [20]–[30], which provides a
physical and mental health" was 3.78, showed that people rigorous analytical framework for delving further into the
were worried about how more screen time could hurt their multiple consequences of AI in education. Incorporating
physical and mental health. These findings imply that while DEMATEL analysis may also provide a systematic
AI in education may bring benefits like individualized knowledge of the causal links between the detected negative
learning experiences and better adaptability, excessive screen consequences, allowing for the formulation of targeted
time may negatively impact students' concentration and treatments and initiatives [31]–[37]. Prioritizing data security
physical and mental health. Thus, AI's position in education and ethical issues in AI applications is still critical.
must be carefully considered to avoid excessive screen time Educational institutions may reduce the dangers associated
with AI integration and data breaches by protecting students'
and harm to students' well-being.
privacy, preferences, and skill levels. Furthermore,
advocating for free access to AI-enabled resources might help
The Overall Negative Impact of AI in Education limit negative repercussions by encouraging students'
Table VIII provides an overview of the negative impact of AI creativity and critical thinking while supporting ethical
in education as perceived by students. It includes different technology usage.
factors that are negatively influenced by AI implementation The study's results give useful insights for education
in education. The table also shows the frequency of stakeholders to solve the issues faced by AI integration while
occurrence of these negative impacts as reported by students, ensuring student well-being, privacy, and learning outcomes
with some factors being reported more frequently than others. are maintained. Educators, institutions, and governments can
exploit the full promise of AI while proactively addressing its
Table VII. The Overall Negative Impact of AI in education repercussions by adopting sophisticated methodology and
Negative Impact of AI MN SD SK Ranking
transdisciplinary approaches. Finally, future research efforts
might expand on thefoundation established by this work by
Personal Disconnection 3.169 0.750 -0.004 7
combining sophisticated analytical methods and ethical
Limited Customization 3.533 0.767 -0.918 6
issues to enhance our knowledge of AI's role in education and
Wrong Information 3.729 0.727 -1.003 4 its larger social influence.
Privacy And Security 3.747 0.662 -0.905 1
Technology Dependence 3.732 0.662 -1.126 3
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