The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Interpersonal Relationship Among Undergraduate Students

This study explores the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT and Gemini, on education, interpersonal relationships, and communication among university students. As AI tools become essential things for student’s daily routines, this research investigates how these technologies affect student behavior, learning engagement, emotional expression, and social interaction. This study guided by Social Comparison Theory by Leon Festinger 1954 and examines how peer comparison motivates AI adoption and how it impacts communication confidence, collaboration, and learning efficiency. A qualitative research design was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with selected informants to gain in-depth insights. The findings reveal that while AI improves access to information and supports independent learning, excessive dependence may hinder authentic interaction, reduce critical thinking, and increase communication anxiety. This study concludes that AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace human interaction and learning experience. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Gemini, education, interpersonal communication, social comparison, student behavior.

Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Gemini

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