A Comparative Study to Assess the Level of Literacy on Artificial Intelligence Among College Students in Selected Colleges at Kannur District

This research aimed to assess and compare the level of literacy on artificial intelligence among college students in selected colleges of Kannur District. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the level of literacy on artificial intelligence among students, to compare literacy levels between nursing and paramedical students, and to identify any association between literacy levels and selected demographic variables. A non-experimental descriptive comparative design was used, involving 200 undergraduate students selected through purposive sampling—100 from Canossa College of Nursing and 100 from Crescent College of Pharmaceutical Science. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the majority of students were between the ages of eighteen to twenty years and predominantly female. Most students resided in urban areas, and a considerable portion had previous knowledge about artificial intelligence. The study concluded that nursing students demonstrated a higher level of literacy on artificial intelligence compared to paramedical students. Furthermore, a significant association was found between literacy levels and factors such as age, mother’s education, and previous knowledge. The findings highlight the growing need for educational institutions to enhance AI literacy among college students to prepare them for an increasingly technology-driven world.