Editor’s note: This story is part of a series about the Class of 2028 based on a survey conducted by The Chronicle in March and April 2025. You can read more about our methodology and limitations here or read all our survey coverage here.
The Chronicle surveyed the Class of 2028 about their academic habits over their first year at Duke, from their use of artificial intelligence to perceptions of course rigor.
AI usage
The Class of 2028 reported extensive use of generative AI in academic settings, which was defined as artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images or other media to aid in completing assignments.
Three in five respondents said they used generative AI to aid in completing assignments at least weekly, with 13.0% reporting daily use. Only 19.6% said they never used the technology…