Mangaluru: Experts and educationists discussed the growing use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in higher education at an education conference held in South India. The conference focused on the potential use of AI and digital technology in teaching, research, student assessment and university administration.

Experts said the use of AI in higher education could help make learning more personalised and effective. It can create possibilities for providing students with study material according to their needs and learning pace, helping them understand difficult subjects and analysing academic activities.

The conference also discussed that the use of AI in universities should not be limited to students. It can also be used in administrative work, research projects, data analysis and academic planning. This could help make several processes faster and more organised.

However, experts also highlighted the challenges associated with the use of AI. The protection of students' personal information, data privacy, the reliability of AI-generated content and academic integrity were identified as important issues. The need for clear guidelines and training for teachers for the responsible use of AI in educational institutions was also emphasised.

Educationists believe that AI should not replace teachers but can work as a supportive technology. For its effective use, teachers and students will need to develop an understanding of the new technology.

The discussions at the conference indicated that AI could become an important part of higher education teaching, research and administration in the coming years. Along with adopting the technology, equal attention will need to be given to its safe, transparent and responsible use.