Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on Higher Education
About this ebook
The rise of Artificial Intelligence in recent times has generated much controversy and confusion, particularly in Higher Education. This book is an accessible text that presents a detailed introduction to Artificial Intelligence and examines its use in teaching, research and assessment. Chapters explore the role of the user and how they shape the consumption of AI as well as the unreliable nature of the AI systems currently being deployed, suggesting ways this might be mitigated in the future. The authors then describe how different forms of AI erode the sense of accountability and trust between users and institutions and show the importance of being more responsible in their management of such systems.
This book is ideal for anyone looking to understand the effect and ethical questions AI poses in Higher Education and for Higher Education leaders, politicians and policy makers involved in the management of AI.
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About the author
Zak Savin-Baden completed his degree in Computer Science from Birmingham City University gaining a first. He has since completed his Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence, published a book, an article and three book chapters as well providing introductory talks on AI. He is currently undertaking a PhD in AI-Driven Monitoring of Pollinators for Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management at Cranfield University. In his spare time, he is a runner, gamer, programmer and enjoys making 3D Models with his 3D Printer.
Maggi Savin-Baden is a Professor and Senior Research Fellow at Las Casas Institute for Social Justice Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford. She has authored, coauthored and edited 31 books in the areas of innovative learning, digital fluency, artificial intelligence, the postdigital, digital afterlife, virtual human, qualitative research methods, problem-based learning and the metaverse. She is currently co-editor of the Metaverse book series. In her spare time, she runs, bakes, climbs, does triathlons and wild swimming.