# Pilot Study on Student Public Opinion Regarding GAI

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.04336 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2601.04336/

## Key facts

- No citing papers in the map yet (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 4 of its 29 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 7 Jan 2026.

## Builds on (most cited first, 4 of 4)

- [Generative Adversarial Networks](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2203.00667/) (2022)
- [The cost of using exact confidence intervals for a binomial proportion](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1303.1288/) (2013)
- [Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework for Institutions](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2412.02834/) (2024)
- [Pilot Study on Generative AI and Critical Thinking in Higher Education Classrooms](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2509.00167/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

The emergence of generative AI (GAI) has sparked diverse opinions regarding its appropriate use across various domains, including education. This pilot study investigates university students' perceptions of GAI in higher education classrooms, aiming to lay the groundwork for understanding these attitudes. With a participation rate of approximately 4.4%, the study highlights the challenges of engaging students in GAI-related research and underscores the need for larger sample sizes in future studies. By gaining insights into student perspectives, instructors can better prepare to integrate discussions of GAI into their classrooms, fostering informed and critical engagement with this transformative technology.