Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we engage in daily activities, both in personal and professional contexts. Within the university setting, its impact on study habits is becoming increasingly pronounced. The incorporation of AI into educational tools, such as virtual learning assistants and automated text generators, has made this technology an integral part of the academic experience for many students. This research examines the evolution of study habits among university students at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, a prestigious institution recognized as a cornerstone of education in Mexico and Latin America. Data collection for this analysis was conducted through surveys distributed via the Google Forms platform.

The surveys were disseminated to students via their instructors, targeting a randomized sample of approximately 120 participants. The questionnaire comprised multiple-choice and scaled items designed to evaluate the frequency of AI usage, its specific applications, and students' awareness of its implications. Data collection occurred over the course of the summer semester. While AI undeniably enhances productivity and streamlines the completion of various tasks, its usage raises substantial challenges related to intellectual property and copyright, including the risk of inadvertent plagiarism. Moreover, there is evidence of a decline in fundamental skills such as reading, comprehension, and writing. The impact of AI on study habits is anticipated to differ significantly across academic disciplines, with pronounced disparities observed between the fields of physical and mathematical sciences and other areas of study.

These findings highlight the necessity of closely monitoring these shifts while striving to achieve a balance between the effective utilization of AI and the cultivation of students' critical thinking abilities. This poses a significant challenge for educational institutions, which must adapt their pedagogical approaches to encourage the responsible application of AI, ensuring that essential skills such as reading, writing, and analytical reasoning are not overlooked.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, study habits, university education, unintentional plagiarism.