Students are increasingly using AI tools to write, research, and revise. These tools can improve accessibility, offer interactive and personalised feedback, and support diverse learning styles. Illustration: Getty
“It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words.” This line from George Orwell’s book 1984 sets the tone for the discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI. While powerful, it could unintentionally erode the richness of language, originality, and critical thinking in education. Unesco defines Gen AI as “an artificial intelligence technology that automatically generates content in response to prompts written in natural-language conversational interfaces”.
The power of the prompt is reshaping higher education at an unprecedented pace.
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