Üliõpilaste kogemused tehisaru (TA) kasutamisel

This article examines how students in the humanities and arts in Estonia describe their personal experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) and their visions of AI as a technology in the future. The study maps the reflections, thoughts and opinions of Estonian students (median age 21), based on data collected in autumn 2024. Analysis of 82 survey responses reveals that an overwhelming majority of respondents (over 90%) have used AI applications in some capacity. Overall, students report engaging extensively with contemporary AI tools. Only a few respondents indicated having tried AI applications only minimally or chose not to respond. The most commonly cited everyday uses of AI include idea generation, overcoming creative blocks, editing written work, composing recipes and planning daily tasks or schedules. Respondents also frequently mentioned using AI in connection with various forms of creative work, such as music, design and theatre. In some cases, AI-based conversations were described as substitutes for psychological counseling or simply as a form of entertainment. The majority of respondents reported that AI applications had been helpful to them in various ways. Provided that AI development proceeds in a balanced and responsible manner, respondents perceived significant potential in this technology. At the same time, a considerable number expressed concerns that, under particularly adverse circumstances, AI could also pose risks to humanity in the future. Nonetheless, approximately two-thirds of the respondents expressed a generally positive emotional attitude toward the current state of AI and its possible future developments