Assessing the adverse effects of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on the academic performance of college students / Bernard V. Oliveros, Francis P. Padayao, John Roy P. Padilla, Lovely Jane M. Pasiona. And Jhamaica L. Polvorido.

Undergraduate Thesis (BSOA) - Office Administration Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have become more common in Education, but their impact on students' academic performance is still a topic of debate. This study utilized a descriptive-correlational design to explore how using AI tools affects the academic performance of top 40 achievers from 2nd year level of Bachelor of Science In Office Administration (BSOA) of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges - Buhi Campus during the 2nd semester school year 2023-2024. The findings are derived from the data gathered from the study respondents using the survey questionnaire. They provide an overview of the respondents' profiles, adverse effects of AI tools on their academic performance, significant relationship between the frequency of usage of AI tools in their general weighted average, and recommendations to mitigate any adverse effects of AI on their academic performance. The result shown that majority of the respondents are aged 21-23 years old, most of them are female, most these students are often use AI tools for their academic task, many were concerned about becoming too dependent on these tools, which could interfere with learning and might give some students an unfair advantage. Also, the findings from the respondents that there is no weighted average of college students. Even though these worries were common, most students did not feel that AI tools had a big negative effect on their performance or involvement in schoolworks. The study suggest that schools should take a balanced approach when integrating AI tools into education. Students should be encouraged to work together, set limits on how much AI they use, and focus on studying independently. The study recommends that schools create guidelines to ensure AI tools are use fairly and responsibly. This would help students develop important skills like critical thinking and ensure that their academic performance reflects their own hardwork and knowledge.