ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

Abstract

Abstract: Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of Global Higher Education and Academic research. Hence, it is important to understand the necessary anticipations, outcomes, challenges and required interventions for preparing the higher education system for transformation and restructuring. The global adoption of technology is impacting the lives of many in terms of standard of living, education, employment and economic development. No technology can simply replace face-to-face teaching and personalize classroom experiences. EduTech companies are observing the opportunities and latest investment patterns and trends in South Asia, especially India and China. AI-powered tools are already used by authors, teachers, administrators, students and research scholars in developed countries. However, developing countries also show positive trends in AI usage in education. On the other side, there is a fear that dependence on AI tech tools can create a threat to many languages, creativity, human expressions, humanistic feelings in writing, cognitive thinking, summarizing abilities, aboriginal ideas etc. Moreover, AI may help in finding out the missing knowledge links in research and human development if used efficiently. It also impacts the employment opportunities and job market scenario.  This micro-level study will present an overview of AI in higher education and inclinations towards AI tools and techniques in India. The study will analyze the possible threats and potential of AI in higher education.