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AI is no longer just about chatbots. Students are exploring a growing range of tools, from image and video generators to coding assistants and productivity platforms. Whether it’s for study, creativity, or organisation, we’re experimenting, adapting, and figuring out what works.
Scroll down to see which AI tools students are actually using, and how they’re making them part of their learning lives.
Quick note: none of this is sponsored, endorsed, or polished by companies. It’s straight from students - honest, varied, and not “reviewed” in any formal way.
What you need to know
What you need to know
Before You Use AI: What Every Student Needs to Know
AI tools are powerful, exciting, and everywhere — but before diving in, it’s crucial to understand the risks and responsibilities that come with them. Here's what you need to think about first:
The Eliza Effect
It’s easy, really easy to feel like AI understands you. Some students even find themselves emotionally attached to chatbots. This is called the Eliza Effect, where we project human traits onto machines. No matter how friendly or supportive a chatbot sounds, it’s not a person — and it doesn’t “know” you. Be aware of this if using AI for emotional support or reflection.
AI Literacy & Critical Thinking
AI can be wrong. It can be biased. It can sound convincing and still be completely off. Always apply a critical lens to what you’re shown. Cross-check sources, question assumptions, and understand that AI reflects the data it was trained on — not the truth.
Privacy: Where Does Your Data Go?
Most AI tools store your inputs — what you type, say, or create — and may use them to train future versions of the model. This means your data might not be private. If you’re putting personal, sensitive, or school-related content into an AI tool, ask yourself: “Do I know where this will end up?”
Your Digital Footprint
Even if you delete your chat, your interaction might still be logged. Think about what your use of AI tools is saying about you, and who might be watching — now or in the future. Employers, universities, and platforms all care about your digital habits.
Want to dive deeper into these topics? Check out our Ethics & AI page.
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CHATBOTS
CHATGPT
Year 12 student
I find it most helpful for:
uploading research papers, and asking for a summary and explanations of complex ideas so I can save time when researching
MICROSOFT COPILOT
Year 10 student
I find it most helpful for:
finding statistics and research. It's useful for providing references and sources. I also use it for image generation
CLAUDE AI
Year 9 student
I find it most helpful for:
helping to draft and edit text, improving the coherence and language of what I write
CHATGPT
Year 9 student
I find it most helpful for:
I use it for making me code in html css and JavaScript as well as generating me images
VISUAL CONTENT GENERATORS
MESHY AI
Year 9 student
I find it most helpful for:
Generating high quality 3D models that can be imported into game creation software and rigging 3D models so they have custom animations that can be made in the same software.
ADOBE FIREFLY
Year 10 student
I find it most helpful for:
To make visuals, graphics, or backgrounds for projects and presentations, and to edit or enhance images
MIDJOURNEY
Year 11 student
I find it most helpful for:
Making images from prompts/text, especially if I want a more realistic style
OTHER
PERPLEXITY AI
Year 12 student
I find it most helpful for:
finding links to resources and websites that I can then go and look at
ELICIT
Year 11 student
I find it most helpful for:
finding and summarising research articles that are relevant to my research topic
WIX
Year 8 student
I find it most helpful for:
making an initial website based on my prompts that I can then edit
COSPACE
Year 9 student
I find it most helpful for:
Designing interactive 3D scenes and coding simple behaviours using blocks
NOTEBOOK LM
Year 12 student
I find it most helpful for:
Making podcasts from material I upload, and having a live discussion through the podcasts to test my understanding or ideas
GRAMMARLY AI
Year 11 student
I find it most helpful for:
I use it to help tidy up my writing fast and to re-phrase sentences
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