Title: Artificial Intelligence in Academia: Debating the Risks and Rewards
Authors: Dr. Ramadan Elaiess
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Pages: 80-88
Publication Date: 2025/03/28
Abstract:
The artificial intelligence domain has matured to become a game changer in multiple industries, including the academic world. For example, AI tools can analyze data automatically, compose essays, and even write research papers. These tools increase effectiveness, accessibility, and creativity. At the same time the automation of academic work has left many questioning the rewards and risks of AI, particularly in the scholarly world. While supporters appreciate the prospects of new opportunities AI can create in research and education, detractors or opponents worry about ethical questions, biases, and the loss of fundamental scholarly traditions and culture. The goal of this paper is to assess the impacts of AI on the scholarly community, identify the opportunities, and outline the difficulties it holds. Regarding methodology, diverse resources from academic literature to case studies to expert insights were reviewed and analyzed. The paper concludes that the use of artificial intelligence in academia has both potential advantages and challenges, as AI could enhance efficiency, access, and innovation in both research and publishing, but also raises new ethical considerations and global questions.