Generative Chatbots in Higher Education: Ethical Implications and Pedagogical Potential

EasyChair Preprint 15772

Abstract

The advent of generative chatbots in higher education presents transformative opportunities for both teaching and learning. With AI-driven tools such as OpenAI’s GPT and similar models, educators can explore new methods of delivering content, assisting in research, and providing personalized learning experiences. However, these innovations come with significant ethical implications. This paper explores the potential of generative chatbots as pedagogical tools and the ethical concerns associated with their use in academia. Issues such as academic integrity, bias in AI models, the role of human educators, and the privacy of student data are examined in the context of higher education. Through an exploration of both opportunities and challenges, this paper seeks to provide insights into how institutions can adopt these technologies responsibly to enhance learning while safeguarding ethical standards.

Keyphrases: Artificial Intelligence, Generative Chatbots, higher education, pedagogy

@booklet{EasyChair:15772,
  author    = {Muskan Khan},
  title     = {Generative Chatbots in Higher Education: Ethical Implications and Pedagogical Potential},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15772},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2025}}