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AI in academia: Balancing integrity, ethics, and learning amid evolving norms of authorship and scholarship

Title
AI in academia: Balancing integrity, ethics, and learning amid evolving norms of authorship and scholarship
Creator
Taneja, Devanshi; Prabagaren, Harivarshini; Thomas, Mary Rani
Description
The integration of AI in academic and publication content generation is a recent development, significantly altering policies on citation and authorship, which were previously designed for human-generated work. While AI tools have eased administrative and academic workloads, their rapid adoption raises concerns about ethics and academic integrity. This chapter explores the role of AI as a transformative force in academia, highlighting both its benefits and potential downsides. A key concern is the potential erosion of critical thinking among researchers and scholars due to overreliance on AI, which could impact the quality of research. Despite being a game-changer for students, educators, and administrative staff, the academic community must address the ethical implications and develop new policies to ensure that AI enhances rather than undermines scholarly work. This chapter aims to foster dialogue on how academia can coexist with advancing AI innovations while maintaining research integrity and quality. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Pitfalls of AI Integration in Education: Skill Obsolescence, Misuse, and Bias;pp.319-340
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Taneja D., Christ University, India; Prabagaren H., Christ University, India; Thomas M.R., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833730124-2; 979-833730122-8;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Taneja, Devanshi; Prabagaren, Harivarshini; Thomas, Mary Rani, “AI in academia: Balancing integrity, ethics, and learning amid evolving norms of authorship and scholarship,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24517.

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