AI is part of the weekly routine for 63% of Tampere upper secondary students
Almost two-thirds of Tampere's upper secondary students use AI at least once a week, according to a survey of 1,896 pupils that follows the city's June research-sparring pilot with Tampere University.
According to the City of Tampere, almost two-thirds of Tampere's upper secondary pupils use artificial intelligence at least once a week. The survey covered 1,896 students and follows the city's June research-sparring pilot with Tampere University to test and improve its AI programme.
Students mainly use AI to clarify difficult concepts, study maths and science, practise languages and generate ideas for writing. Many see it as a thinking partner rather than a source of ready-made answers; they value quicker information retrieval, help with problem-solving and time savings.
Concerns included incorrect information, a potential decline in learning standards and greater dependence on AI. More than half of respondents had never heard of Tampere’s 'traffic light model' for AI use, and many said guidance is unclear or varies between teachers and courses. Survey authors recommend clearer, course-level rules so AI supports learning responsibly and consistently.
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