Manju Nair
Independent Researcher
Kerala, India
Abstract
The sudden emergence of artificial intelligence in the domain of tertiary education has significantly impacted the resources at the disposal of students as well as the processes employed in the production of academic content. While AI-driven technologies have the potential to enhance learning experiences and yield new perspectives, these also pose deep concerns regarding academic integrity.
The current scenario of plagiarism and ethical concerns in university environments is explored in this paper, with an analysis of the impact of AI on educational policy, learning processes among students, and research integrity. A descriptive literature review is preceded by a mixed-method research approach based on quantitative statistical analysis and simulation studies. Our study identifies key risk factors of AI-generated content, evaluates the impact of institutional policies, and recommends strategies to reduce academic dishonesty in online environments. The results emphasize the need for adaptive ethical systems and plagiarism-detection tools to ensure academic integrity in the era of artificial intelligence.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, University Ethics, Digital Scholarship, Education Policy
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