"Just three years later, its adoption has spread rapidly. A recent nationwide study by Grammarly found that 87% of higher ed students use AI for school, and 90% use it in daily life - spending 10 hours on average each week using AI. (Another study by the Digital Education Council had similar insights, finding that 86% of students around the world use AI for their studies.) Yet colleges still have a patch quilt of standards for what constitutes acceptable AI use and what's verboten."
"For instance, using AI to break down complex topics covered in class might be generally accepted, but using ChatGPT to edit an essay might raise some eyebrows. Meanwhile, as students engage with the real world and consider their career options, they feel like they're going to be left behind if they don't develop AI expertise, especially as they complete internships, where they're told as much to their faces. AI literacy has been called the most in-demand skill for workers in 2025."
Incoming freshman Matt Cooper used ChatGPT to prepare for a sousaphone audition at The Ohio State University Marching Band. Many college students use AI tools daily for studying and personal tasks. Studies show high adoption: Grammarly found 87% of higher ed students use AI for school and 90% use it daily, averaging 10 hours per week; the Digital Education Council found 86% global student use. College AI policies vary widely, with 78% reporting a policy but 32% saying their policy bans AI and 46% fearing disciplinary consequences. Accepted uses often include explaining complex topics, while editing essays can be controversial. Employers and internships increasingly demand AI skills, making AI literacy a top workforce priority.
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