AI Integration or Domestication? Adoption Patterns and Ethical Concerns Among Ohio School Psychologists

This study examined artificial intelligence (AI) perceptions and adoption patterns among 129 Ohio school psychologists at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year. Results indicated substantial AI engagement, with 79.1% reporting workplace AI use within six months and 43.4% using it weekly or daily. Primary applications included generating recommendations (61.9%) and creating summaries (54.6%). Despite widespread adoption, significant ethical implementation gaps emerged: practitioners disclosed AI use 29% of the time, and 6.7% routinely obtained informed consent. While 76.5% found AI helpful, only 45.9% expressed trust in the technology. Comparisons with mid-year data revealed stable adoption rates suggested a potential ceiling effect. Findings highlight needs for comprehensive training, organizational policies, and systematic approaches to ethical AI integration in practice.