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AI AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MAURITIUS
The rapid spread of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI technologies, is basically reshaping higher education systems globally. In Mauritius, where digital transformation and knowledge based economic development constitute strategic national priorities, the enhanced adoption of AI tools by tertiary students presents both transformative opportunities and complex societal risks. While AI has the potential to enhance personalised learning, academic efficiency, and research productivity, concerns persist regarding its effects on deep learning, critical thinking, academic integrity, and digital inequality. Despite the growing prevalence of AI usage among students, there remains no robust empirical evidence establishing its causal impact on academic performance within the Mauritian context or, more broadly, within Small Island Developing States. This study investigates the causal relationship between AI usage intensity and academic performance outcomes. Using a mixed-methods design, the research integrates econometric modelling with qualitative inquiry to capture both performance effects and behavioural dynamics associated with AI adoption. The study seeks to determine whether AI contributes to substantive learning gains or primarily enhances short-term performance metrics. The findings will inform higher education policy and institutional strategy in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals on quality education, innovation, and reduced inequalities. Eventually, the study aims to ensure that AI integration strengthens educational quality, promotes equitable access, and supports sustainable human capital development in Mauritius.