Challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to Generative AI
The aim of this paper is to discuss the role and impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in higher education. The proliferation of AI models such as GPT-4, Open Assistant and DALL-E presents a paradigm shift in information acquisition and learning. This transformation poses substan...
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| description | The aim of this paper is to discuss the role and impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in higher education. The proliferation of AI models such as GPT-4, Open Assistant and DALL-E presents a paradigm shift in information acquisition and learning. This transformation poses substantial challenges for traditional teaching approaches and the role of educators. The paper explores the advantages and potential threats of using Generative AI in education and necessary changes in curricula. It further discusses the need to foster digital literacy and the ethical use of AI. The paper’s findings are based on a survey conducted among university students exploring their usage and perception of these AI systems. Finally, recommendations for the use of AI in higher education are offered, which emphasize the need to harness AI’s potential while mitigating its risks. This discourse aims at stimulating policy and strategy development to ensure relevant and effective education in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-19c6f43959ff4dd6a3346c331b489afa2023-08-01T05:16:09ZengSciendoEconomics and Business Review2450-00972023-04-01927110010.18559/ebr.2023.2.743Challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to Generative AIWalczak Krzysztof0Cellary Wojciech11Department of Information Technology, Poznań University of Economics and Business, al. Niepodległości 10, 61-875Poznań, Poland2Institute of Applied Research, WSB Merito University, ul. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 5, 61-895Poznań, PolandThe aim of this paper is to discuss the role and impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in higher education. The proliferation of AI models such as GPT-4, Open Assistant and DALL-E presents a paradigm shift in information acquisition and learning. This transformation poses substantial challenges for traditional teaching approaches and the role of educators. The paper explores the advantages and potential threats of using Generative AI in education and necessary changes in curricula. It further discusses the need to foster digital literacy and the ethical use of AI. The paper’s findings are based on a survey conducted among university students exploring their usage and perception of these AI systems. Finally, recommendations for the use of AI in higher education are offered, which emphasize the need to harness AI’s potential while mitigating its risks. This discourse aims at stimulating policy and strategy development to ensure relevant and effective education in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.https://doi.org/10.18559/ebr.2023.2.743artificial intelligencegenerative artificial intelligencegpthigher educationuniversity transformationi21i23i25i26 |
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| title | Challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to Generative AI |
| title_full | Challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to Generative AI |
| title_fullStr | Challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to Generative AI |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to Generative AI |
| title_short | Challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to Generative AI |
| title_sort | challenges for higher education in the era of widespread access to generative ai |
| topic | artificial intelligence generative artificial intelligence gpt higher education university transformation i21 i23 i25 i26 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.18559/ebr.2023.2.743 |
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