Borrowed brainpower? M'sian uni students weigh the pros and cons of AI use in coursework


Diving into what drives student AI usage amid concerns that it may be eroding their critical thinking and creativity. — Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash

Countless reports over the past few years have highlighted how the ­artificial intelligence (AI) boom has rocked the academic world, with numerous ­allegations that students have been “cheating” using the technology.

News outlets such as Forbes, The Atlantic, the BBC, and The Wall Street Journal have explored the impact of AI on education, with publications like The Washington Post describing it as “an existential threat to colleges”, while The Guardian reports that universities are facing an “AI cheating crisis”.

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