<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the effect of Artificial Intelligence use and learning independence on the critical thinking skills of Grade XI Digital Business students at SMK Swasta Jambi Medan. This study employed a quantitative approach using an ex post facto method. The study population consisted of Grade XI Digital Business students at SMK Swasta Jambi Medan, with a sample of 46 students. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation. The questionnaire instrument used a Likert scale to measure Artificial Intelligence use, learning independence, and students' critical thinking skills. The data were analyzed using validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination (R²). The results indicate that Artificial Intelligence use and learning independence partially have positive and significant effects on students' critical thinking skills. Simultaneously, Artificial Intelligence use and learning independence also have positive and significant effects on students' critical thinking skills. These findings indicate that appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence, supported by good learning independence, can help students understand, analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions from information. Therefore, the wise use of Artificial Intelligence and the development of learning independence are important factors in improving the critical thinking skills of Grade XI Digital Business students at SMK Swasta Jambi Medan.]]>
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