Digital Innovation with Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating many facets of our daily life, appearing in household appliances, cellphones, and popular online apps. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a fast-growing topic in education with the potential to significantly expand and improve teaching and learning in higher education (Crompton et al., 2020). According to Popenici and Kerr (2017), artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as “computing systems that are able to engage in human-like processes such as learning, adapting, synthesizing, self-correction and use of data for complex processing tasks.” Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of six technologies that have the potential to have a significant impact on higher education, according to Brown et al.’s 2020 Horizon Report. An yearly publication called the Horizon Report (2020) looks at the key developments in educational technology that are influencing higher education around the world. This paper will discuss some of the ways artificial intelligence (AI) is helping educators and students, such as customized learning, intelligent tutoring programs, collaborative tools, and computerized grading. A discussion on the ethical ramifications comes next.