AI in higher education: AI ethics, quality assurance, and academic integrity

This chapter assesses the transformative impact of the usage of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of higher education. As technology continues to advance, generative AI is increasingly used to enhance various aspects of higher education, including personalised learning, assessment, and content creation. This chapter addresses the changing circumstances of education and research, where the use of generative AI technologies is becoming more substantial and innovative. However, the higher education industries are facing challenges to cope up with academic Integrity and ethics. It includes a consideration of the theoretical foundations that underpin generative AI, its significance and potential implications within the higher education. The AI tools facilitates automatic generation of assignments and exams across various subject. It is raising concerns about intellectual integrity and academic justice. Therefore, to understand the transformative impact of AI in higher education, it is essential to focus on AI ethics, quality assurance, and academic integrity.