Exploring the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Writing Tools in Teaching and Learning: Faculty and Students’ Perspectives in Higher Education
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in the field of education, with its potential to revolutionize teaching and learning in higher education institutions. People are exploring ways to connect its power and reform traditional educational practices. This paper explores the implementation of five different AI writing tools in teaching and learning in Higher Education, focusing on the perspectives of faculty and students. By examining their perspectives and identifying the challenges that can be encountered, the study seeks to gain a better understanding of the benefits and limitations of integrating AI writing tools in higher education. There are limited studies that seek to determine the perspectives of faculty and students in higher education regarding AI writing tools. The method used for the study is literature review, particularly hand-searching journal, and books approach. The study's findings have revealed that AI writing tools perform a multitude of functions, yet they also possess certain limitations
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