Across multiple industries, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make its mark, transforming how people work and move through the world.

In the health and medical fields, officials are reviewing various ways that AI can detect certain diseases. Meanwhile, the restaurant industry has begun embracing robots as a means of delivering meals to customers dining in.

Of course, artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword. Without secure regulations in place, many people fear the technology could invade privacy, put millions out of work, and otherwise create catastrophic problems.

Some might even argue that said catastrophic problems are beginning to materialize now.

The use of AI in higher education

Students at various levels frequently depend upon artificial intelligence to streamline certain tasks, such as essay and report writing. This, from the jump, led to backlash, with some instructors using AI checkers or rejecting papers not written manually.

Though in a new twist, more teachers are starting to use AI to make their own jobs easier. This typically involves implementing programs like ChatGPT, Writable, etc., to grade and design assignments, along with giving students feedback.

Some people fear this could backfire, as generative AI doesn't have the best reputation for accuracy. Likewise, it may miss key nuances that are relevant to certain coursework.

Then, there's also the question of what happens when students use artificial intelligence to create content, only for teachers to then use artificial intelligence to assess and grade the work. If this becomes common across even a sizable amount of universities, some people may feel less inclined to pay for this with hefty student loans.

How will AI use impact colleges and universities moving forward?

At this time, higher education facilities will have to set their own rules on what goes when it comes to AI. Some colleges and universities are working on this in real time; though many unknowns still exist.

Protocols that are either too lax or too restrictive could each lead to avoidable disasters later down the line. It's for this reason that some officials believe higher education institutions shouldn't be too hasty in working out guidelines for AI use.