Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Innovation, Integrity, and Equity in Student Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial and controversial topic as it is rapidly integrated into higher education settings. This article discusses the pros and cons of utilizing AI for completing student tasks, with a focus on efficiency, access to information, personalization of learning, and academic support as benefits. However, dependence on AI, ethical issues, the quality and reliability of AI results, and data privacy are all significant challenges. The long-term impacts include educational transformation, the development of new skills, and changes in educators' roles. The article emphasizes the significance of explicit regulations from higher education authorities about using AI to ensure academic integrity and quality. The study contributes to a better understanding of how educators can use AI to improve, rather than hinder, student learning. This research can also assist in developing ethical guidelines and policies for using AI in higher education settings.