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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly reshaping how university students learn, but how well do they understand the ethical implications of such tools? This study explores the ethical awareness of 308 Ho Chi Minh City university students and the challenges they faced when applying AI tools in academic settings. Through surveys and in-depth interviews, the study examined students’ use of AI tools, their understanding of ethical issues such as plagiarism and data privacy, and how they responded to AI-generated content. The findings reveal that students extensively relied on AI tools for convenience and efficiency, driven by perceived usefulness and ease of use for academic benefits. However, while many of them were aware of AI-related ethical principles, their application was inconsistent, highlighting a gap between what they knew and how they applied it. Additionally, unclear university policies on AI use worsened the issue, indicating the applications which were ethically questionable became normalized. Based on the findings, the study proposes recommendations for university authorities, lecturers, and students to encourage responsible and ethical AI integration in academic settings.
