In a newly published white paper, the Web Science Institute (WSI) have outlined guidance on the use and integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the higher education sector.
Arjun Raj Awasthi and Dr Achala Gupta
Written by PhD candidate Arjun Raj Awasthi and sociologist Dr Achala Gupta, the paper considers perspectives from government, academia and industry on the contentious debates surrounding GenAI tools and the new opportunities arising for the higher education sector as a result of their increasing popularity.
Focusing on the impacts and influences of GenAI on academic integrity, accessibility and ethics, the paper offers guidance to higher education institutions looking to responsibly implement new artificial intelligence technologies. Dr Achala Gupta shares more details:
鈥淕enerative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping higher education, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Our white paper unpacks the key debates, policies, and possibilities surrounding GenAI in higher education.
鈥淎cross the sector, it is vital to move beyond uncertainties and critically explore how these tools can be responsibly integrated to enhance learning, teaching, and research. We鈥檙e thankful to the for funding this work, and to Public Policy Southampton for their support.鈥�
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The paper is the latest in a portfolio of leading research conducted by the WSI and follows impactful initiatives, such as AI @ Southampton, which aim to positively contribute to innovation and civic collaboration within the city of Southampton and beyond.
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