Gurtner, SebastianSebastianGurtnerGurtner, Sophie MaximeSophie MaximeGurtner2024-11-192024-11-192024-06-12978-952-65069-6-810.24451/arbor.22206https://doi.org/10.24451/arbor.22206https://arbor.bfh.ch/handle/arbor/37037The recent surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has impacted both industry and personal realms. Businesses across various sectors have integrated AI to enhance data analysis, streamline operations, and facilitate global communications. This introduction of AI extends significantly into educational settings, affecting students' daily interactions and academic tools. AI applications assist in tasks ranging from writing enhancement to curriculum solutions, yet the emotional impact on students from Al's integration remains underexplored. This study focuses on the emotional responses of students to AI technologies in educational contexts, highlighting the need for careful implementation to avoid resistance and adverse effects on student wellbeing. This quantitative study with 162 students provides actionable insights for educational institutions and contribute to a responsible approach to AI integration in schools.enH1L1Students' emotional response to AI and its role in AI acceptance-conference_item