Walk past the UNILAG Library or the Lagoon Front today, and you will notice a subtle shift in how students study. The piles of textbooks are still there, but the glowing screens are now powered by something new: Artificial Intelligence.

From the Faculty of Arts to the College of Medicine, AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are quietly reshaping the academic landscape. For many UNILAG students, these tools have become the ultimate study partners—helping to summarize complex handouts, debug coding assignments, and brainstorm project ideas in seconds.

However, this technological leap brings a unique challenge to the Akoka campus: Academic Integrity.

There is a thin line between using AI for research and using it to bypass learning. While some fear that AI might replace critical thinking, the reality on the ground suggests otherwise. Students are learning to use these tools as assistants, not replacements. The future of education in UNILAG isn't about banning technology; it’s about mastering it. As we move forward, the most successful students won't just be the ones who work hard, but the ones who know how to work smart with AI.