Plenary: The Impact of AI Tools on Student Learning in Integral Calculus: A Case Study of Latin American Students

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing mathematics education by offering personalized learning, adaptive real-time feedback, and enhanced problem-solving strategies. Its integration into academic settings presents opportunities and challenges, as students benefit from improved efficiency but also face over-reliance and diminished critical thinking risks. This study examines AI usage among engineering students, analyzing their motivations, perceptions, and concerns regarding its role in learning mathematics. While AI facilitates understanding and accelerates problem-solving, ethical issues and potential dependency raise questions about its long-term use. The findings underscore the importance of pedagogical strategies that incorporate AI responsibly, ensuring that it serves as a tool to support, rather than replace, mathematical reasoning and conceptual understanding.