Study analyzes usage patterns of AI learning assistant Syntea across 77,543 students

The study, published on arXiv on July 9, 2026, analyzes usage of Syntea, an AI-based learning assistant developed for distance education. Using objective log data from 77,543 students, the researchers examined patterns across gender, age group, study cluster, degree, and study mode. The findings indicate that Syntea is already embedded in the study routines of many learners. This research addresses a gap in the literature, which has largely relied on small samples and self-reported surveys.