AI integration in education has become prevalent, raising concerns regarding its potential role in academic sloth, which is evident in increased AI dependency, resulting in a decline in the reading culture among Nigerian students. The general objective of the study was to assess the influence of artificial intelligence technologies on the academic performance of the students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Specifically, the study determined awareness, knowledge, and usage of AI technologies among the students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The population of the study is 48,432, and it comprises the current student enrolment (undergraduate and graduate students) of the university. The survey research design was adopted to collect quantitative data for the research. The sample size of 420 was determined using the Cochran formula of sample size determination. The findings of the students revealed that there is a trend of academic sloth emerging because of increased reliance on AI technologies. Similarly, the study concurs that they have experienced detrimental consequences, ranging from increased dependency on AI to instances of fabricated authorship, misinformation, and plagiarism while using AI technologies. Based on the findings, it was recommended that students should be cautious when using AI-generated content, which may grant access to a varied range of study materials. However, these contents may not always be accurate, resulting in misinformation or low-quality educational resources that affect students’ learning experiences. Keywords: Artificial, intelligence, Technology, Influence, Education, Awareness, Nsukka