This paper focuses on analyzing data obtained from a survey conducted among 312 management undergraduate students in China. The aim of the survey is to explore their perceptions, inclinations, and attitudes towards the use of AI in e-learning. In addition, feature importance analysis is conducted to identify the most influential factors in determining students’ attitudes towards AI in e-learning. This analysis helps uncover the key factors that significantly impact students’ perceptions and evaluations of AI usage in the daily learning process. Overall, this paper provides a comprehensive and empirical analysis of the survey data. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the key factors influencing attitudes and provide valuable insights for educational practitioners, creators of AI technology, and policymakers involved in the implementation of AI technologies in the educational industry.