- Timinebieri Peter Eke1
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1Department of Computer Science, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State
This
study investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on academic
literature acquisition among university students in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
With technologies that improve research efficiency, customise learning, and
expedite academic duties, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a
disruptive force in education. However, there are several obstacles to the
widespread use of AI at Nigerian colleges, especially in Bayelsa State, because
of poor infrastructure, problems with digital literacy, and ethical dilemmas.
Twenty students from Niger Delta University, Federal University Otuoke, and
Bayelsa Medical University participated in semi-structured interviews as part
of the study’s qualitative research design. The results show that although students
in Bayelsa State are using and becoming more aware of artificial intelligence
(AI) tools such as Grammarly, Mendeley, and Google Scholar, their comprehension
of these tools’ features and advantages is still lacking. Difficulties include
limited digital infrastructure, slow internet access, and a lack of training on
how to use AI tools effectively. The study concludes that universities in
Bayelsa State must address infrastructure deficiencies, improve digital
literacy programs, and encourage ethical use of AI tools in order to fully
realize AI’s potential in academic literature acquisition. Recommendations
include investing in technology infrastructure, providing targeted training on
AI tool usage, and fostering a culture of responsible AI use to improve
academic outcomes and research efficiency.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Academic Literature acquisition, Universities
