Artificial Studies: College students debate AI’s impact in their academic lives (includes mini documentary)

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how college students learn, create and prepare for the workforce. 

“I feel like it’s very beneficial if it’s used correctly, if it’s able to be used for brainstorming or coming up with a topic for a certain assignment,” said Tsahay Kerr, student at Florida International University. “But I know that some people want to use it fully to do all of their work, so I think that’s where there’s a proper balance that you need to find between that.”

From hiring processes to creative production, students are entering a landscape shaped by automation and innovation.  

“AI has affected my workflow by speeding up certain processes that weren’t possible before,” said Bryson Bejerano, a videographer and photographer for Reconstruct Visuals Art Lab.

Kendall Moffett is a junior at Florida International University, majoring in digital journalism with double minors in social media and e-marketing analytics and environmental studies. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as an environmental journalist or sustainable communications manager, bridging data with compelling multimedia narratives that drive regional resilience and inform communities.

Marc Coqmard, a junior majoring in Digital Communication at FIU, has been immersed in the arts his entire life. With over three years of specializing in film and photography, he brings an innovative, authentic approach to visual storytelling. Marc’s work captures genuine emotions and resonates deeply with audiences, serving as a powerful reflection of reality.

Jazlyn Feliciano is a senior at Florida International University majoring in Digital TV and
Multimedia Production. She is set to graduate in Summer 2026. Whether she’s in front of the camera hyping up a crowd at a live sporting event or behind the scenes bringing a vision to life, she’s passionate about creating engaging and impactful content. After graduation, she aspires to work with major sports networks and pursue opportunities within sports broadcasting media production