Pengaruh Artificial Intelligence terhadap Etika Mahasiswa Ushuluddin UIN Suska Riau : Kajian Filsafat Etika

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has 
significantly transformed academic practices, including among students in 
the Faculty of Ushuluddin. While AI offers convenience in accessing 
information and streamlining the writing process, its use without ethical 
awareness poses a threat to core academic values. This study aims to 
examine the influence of AI on students’ ethical behavior, particularly in 
relation to academic honesty, originality, integrity, and critical thinking 
abilities. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study involved 35 
purposively selected students from four study programs who were engaged 
with AI tools in their academic work. Data were collected through 
questionnaires and field observation, and analyzed thematically to identify 
recurring ethical patterns and attitudes. The findings indicate that most 
students lack adequate ethical consciousness in utilizing AI. Many tend to 
rely on AI as a substitute for personal thinking rather than as a tool to 
support scholarly creativity. This results in reduced critical reasoning, 
increased risk of plagiarism, and a decline in academic integrity. These 
challenges highlight the urgent need for clear institutional guidelines on the 
ethical use of AI and the integration of Islamic ethical values into digital 
literacy education. By doing so, the role of AI can be reframed to enhance, 
rather than undermine, students’ intellectual and moral development.