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Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Pedagogical Implications
Ana Vieira 1 * , Anabela Mesquita 2
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1 University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
2 CEOS.PP/ISCAP/P.PORTO & Centro Algoritmi, Porto, Portugal
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Journal of Technologies Information and Communication, 2025 - Volume 5 Issue 1, Article No: 36578
https://doi.org/10.55267/rtic/16675

Published Online: 29 Jul 2025

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Reference: Vieira, A., & Mesquita, A. (2025). Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Pedagogical Implications. Journal of Technologies Information and Communication, 5(1), 36578 . https://doi.org/10.55267/rtic/16675
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Reference: Vieira A, Mesquita A. Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Pedagogical Implications. Journal of Technologies Information and Communication. 2025;5(1):36578 . https://doi.org/10.55267/rtic/16675
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Reference: Vieira, Ana, and Anabela Mesquita. "Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Pedagogical Implications". Journal of Technologies Information and Communication 2025 5 no. 1 (2025): 36578 . https://doi.org/10.55267/rtic/16675
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Reference: Vieira, A., and Mesquita, A. (2025). Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Pedagogical Implications. Journal of Technologies Information and Communication, 5(1), 36578 . https://doi.org/10.55267/rtic/16675
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ABSTRACT
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is transforming Higher Education (HE), impacting academic writing, teaching methodologies and institutional practices. This study presents a literature review on the use of GAI in HE between 2024 and 2025, analyzing its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. GAI improves productivity, student engagement, and personalization, but raises concerns about academic integrity, envy, and over-reliance on this technology. The results highlight the need for clear institutional policies, ethical guidelines and continuous training for teachers, ensuring a responsible integration of GAI. Future research should address pedagogical strategies, ethical issues, and long-term impacts of GAI on learning.
KEYWORDS
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Higher Education (HE) Artificial Intelligence (AI) ChatGPT pedagogical innovation
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