Purpose
In recent years, some learners have adopted artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots to create personalized learning experiences. However, AI has limitations and cannot always guarantee accurate information. Irresponsible use of AI poses significant risks to academic integrity and data privacy. Despite the critical impacts of AI, its acceptance and use as a learning aid among medical students remain underexplored. This study investigated undergraduate medical students' perceptions of using AI in their learning activities.

Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among first- and second-year medical students (n = 61) in an accredited medical college. Prior to the survey, the students were provided access to an online training module that focused on the responsible use of AI. The survey assessed the acceptance and future intentions to adopt AI using a 5-point Likert scale. The survey data was collected from September to October 2024.

Results
Most of the respondents (89%) had taken assistance from AI to some extent, and 15% of respondents were frequent users of AI. The majority of the respondents (87%) found AI helpful in their learning activities, and 69% found this technology easy to use. Most respondents believed they had the knowledge (79%) and resources (81%) necessary to use AI. The majority of respondents (82%) expressed interest in using AI in future learning activities. The primary reason for not using AI was unfamiliarity with the technology (56%). Most respondents (75%) were satisfied with the training module on responsible use of AI, and 71% felt more confident about using AI due to the training.

Conclusions
Our findings suggest that most medical students consider AI beneficial as a learning assistant, and they support the adoption of AI in their education. These results emphasize the need to develop appropriate AI usage policies and integrate AI into the curriculum, highlighting this technology's responsible use.