Abstract

 Artificial Intelligence is emerging as an essential tool in shaping creativity among young peo ple. Current research largely focuses on AI’s influence on adult professionals, but it is equally important to understand its effects on young, evolving minds. This study explores the way AI is perceived and its influence on students’ creativity. This study is important as it examines whether AI enhances innovation or restricts originality among young people. This study seeks to evaluate the popularity of GenAI tool usage, their intended purposes, and, most importantly, the extent to which the younger generation should depend on these tools for creative work. For this purpose, survey was conducted among college students, parents and teachers. Two different questionnaires were floated for students and parents/teachers respectively. Analysis shows that there is a generational divide in AI usage, with parents and teachers using these tools considerably less than students, who engagewiththemfrequently. Thestudycategorizesstudent responsesinto four groups based on statistical measures (mean and standard deviation), highlighting varying degrees of reliance on AI and its perceived impact on creativity. The findings indicate that increased dependence on these tools may affect students’ creativity. These results highlight the importance of using AI in education in a balanced way, making sure that it is a tool for growth.

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