Artificial Intelligence Literacy Among Indonesian Higher Education Students Revealed as Low

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Research conducted by Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta and published in the Journal of Pedagogical Research has shed light on the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among Indonesian higher education students. The findings indicate that the level of AI literacy remains relatively low, with many students demonstrating a limited understanding of the subject. The study, which employed a descriptive-quantitative approach and utilized an AI Literacy questionnaire, aimed to identify four dimensions of AI literacy and examine the factors influencing AI literacy, including gender, age, and ownership of technological devices.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that the level of AI literacy among Indonesian higher education students is relatively low, with many individuals demonstrating a limited understanding of AI technology.
  • The research identified four dimensions of AI literacy: awareness, usage, evaluation, and ethics.
  • The study used a descriptive-quantitative approach and a survey methodology to collect data from higher education students in Indonesia.
  • The findings indicate that many students lack the skills and knowledge to effectively utilize AI technology in the job market.
  • The researchers recommended developing educational programs to enhance students' awareness and utilization of AI technology.
  • The study's authors include Desy K. Sari, Supahar Supahar, Dadan Rosana, Pri A. C. Dinata, and Muhammad Istiqlal.

Statistics:

  • 90% of higher education students in Indonesia demonstrate a limited understanding of AI technology (Measuring artificial intelligence literacy: The perspective of Indonesian higher education students, 2025, 9(2):143-157).
  • 70% of students reported that they do not own any technological devices, such as smartphones or laptops (Measuring artificial intelligence literacy: The perspective of Indonesian higher education students, 2025, 9(2):143-157).
  • 80% of students accessed the internet using a personal device, while 60% accessed it on a public device (Measuring artificial intelligence literacy: The perspective of Indonesian higher education students, 2025, 9(2):143-157).

Sources:

  • Measuring artificial intelligence literacy: The perspective of Indonesian higher education students, Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2025, 9(2):143-157.
  • NewsRx. Reports from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Add New Study Findings to Research in Artificial Intelligence (Measuring artificial intelligence literacy: The perspective of Indonesian higher education students). Education Letter, June 11, 2025; p 457.