The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on the Ethics of Ushuluddin Students UIN Suska Riau: A Study of Ethical Philosophy

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 regarding 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 were 
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.