This makes it the world's largest empirical analysis to date of the actual use of a dedicated AI learning assistant in a higher education context. Syntea is currently available to more than 80,000 online students at IU International University of Applied Sciences, as well as around 5,000 learners at IU Academy.
Among other findings, the analysis revealed the following:
Syntea is widely used: Around 58% of the students included in the study used Syntea during the observation period.
The use of Syntea reflects students' different study and life circumstances: While most interactions take place during weekday daytime hours, part-time students are more likely to use the AI learning companion outside regular working hours, particularly in the evenings and on weekends.
Students across all age groups use the AI learning companion: Around 64% of Generation Z students (born 1997–2012) use Syntea, compared with around 50% of Generation X students (1965–1980) and 38% of Baby Boomers (1946–1964).
Women use Syntea slightly more frequently than men (59% compared with 55%).