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University in the AI era

Andrea Stazi 1 2 *
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1 San Raffaele University of Rome, Rome, ITALY2 National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE* Corresponding Author
Journal of Digital Educational Technology, 6(1), April 2026, ep2601, https://doi.org/10.30935/jdet/17488
Submitted: 01 July 2025, Published: 03 December 2025
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ABSTRACT

AI offers many opportunities to enhance higher education: access content at any time, from any location, in various languages and formats tailored to individual needs; provide qualitative and timely feedback; create more engaging, interactive and even personalized learning experiences; enhance teacher and researcher productivity, e.g., helping/automating the grading process, or assisting researchers with summarizing sources, adding citations to essays etc.; improve accessibility for disadvantaged people. However, AI in higher education also faces significant challenges: over-reliance on AI which may lead to a lessened ability to think critically; accuracy, reliability, and ethical use of AI in assessment; potential for biases in AI-generated content; importance of maintaining data privacy; AI’s limited understanding of context; cost and logistical challenges of infrastructure; educators training and development; last but not least, resistance to change. Embracing a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and thoughtful adaptation, it seems possible–or rather, by now unavoidable–to collaboratively shape an education system that harnesses the power of AI for all stakeholders in the education ecosystem, starting with students.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, education, university, EdTech, opportunities, challenges

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Stazi, A. (2026). University in the AI era. Journal of Digital Educational Technology, 6(1), ep2601. https://doi.org/10.30935/jdet/17488

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