<b>Impact of Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools on Self-Esteem and Academic Performance of Students In Public and Private Universities of Lahore</b>

The purpose of this quantitative research was to identify the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool and its influences on the self-esteem and academic performance of student in public and private universities of Lahore. In order to ascertain gender and university representation, 400 BS students were sampled using multi stage sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through three questionnaires, with five items in each that were made based on digital competencies, academic performance, and self-esteem. To reliable was assessed by a pilot study that revealed Cronbach Alpha .781. The data was collected by personal visits to the universities and was analyzed by IBM (Trial version) software, descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Participants used AI tool moderately, reported high self-esteem and academic performance. A significant difference was observed based on the utilization of AI tools in private and the public institutions, in the level of self-esteem and academic performance. Differences in the application of AI tools in various BS degree programs were identified. Socioeconomic background of students also determines self-esteem and the performance. The promotion of using a wide range of AI resources instead of possible alternatives like LMS or ChatGPT can augment the extent of learning and can enhance the outcomes of learning.