Abstract: International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Financial Technology

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This study explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students, with a focus on the role of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Partial Least Square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test a sample of 144 Cameroonian students. The results show that a positive attitude towards AI, supported by subjec tive norms and AI-favorable behavioral control, significantly influence adoption intention. Furthermore, this intention fosters a favorable disposition among students toward the use of generative AI. Notably, complexity is not perceived as a constraining factor. Recommendations are made to encourage the use of generative AI, by training students and making them aware of its advantages and limitations. This study offers a foundation for further research endeavors aimed at investigating the integration of AI in education in Cameroon.