Over 70% of students use AI for weekly study
More than 70% of students who took part in a study in a number of European countries say that they use AI to help them study at least weekly, if not more frequently.
The survey, which was conducted by Censuswide and involved 8,035 students aged 18-25 across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, and Sweden found that of those who used AI, 73% use AI note-taking tools, 73% use AI summarisation tools, and 72% use it for idea generation.
The broader picture found that 94% of students surveyed said that a tablet is, or would be, useful for student life.
Censuswide said: “The study reveals how a new generation is embracing a more flexible approach to learning, with studying no longer confined to a desk.
“The findings paint a picture of a generation for whom studying is no longer tied to one place. Students who use tablets report using them frequently across a wide variety of tasks, allowing them to read, write, research and create wherever they happen to be.
“From lectures and libraries to cafés, bedrooms and commutes, students increasingly expect their technology to move with them as they study, create and unwind throughout the day,” they said.
On AI use, they said: “Rather than replacing traditional studying, the findings suggest students are using AI as another layer of support, helping them capture information, getting started on ideas and reducing friction as they move between different tasks throughout their day.”
Among students who see a tablet as a useful addition to student life, portability and ease of use across different settings are the joint top reasons tablets fit into their routines (28%). A further 28% prioritise having a lightweight device when thinking about their ideal study set-up.
Focus remains important too. When asked what helps them concentrate on a tablet, 44% point to a clear, high-quality display, while 35% value fast multitasking and 31% cite pen support for quick note-taking.
The research also challenges the idea that students keep academic and creative life neatly separated.
Among students who use their tablets for these activities, 75% use them for brainstorming or idea generation at least weekly, while 73% use them for sketching or drawing at least weekly.
“This reflects an increasingly fluid student routine in which the same device might be used to take notes in a morning lecture, research an assignment in a café, brainstorm a creative project on the commute home and stream entertainment later that evening,” said Censuswide.