ENHANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: BENEFITS, CHALLENGES, AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Abstract

Generative AI has significantly transformed learning, teaching, and academic support since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022. It is changing how students learn, how teachers teach and how support is provided in schools and universities. Generative AI helps students collaborate, improve creativity, solve problems, and learn independently, especially in subjects like mathematics, physics, and coding. It is also used to create quizzes, summaries, and personalized learning materials that make complex topics easier to understand. Research shows that these tools can improve academic performance, motivation, confidence, and creativity among students. However, concerns remain about cheating, plagiarism, privacy, and unequal access to technology. Because of these challenges, Generative AI should not replace teachers but should be used as a supportive educational tool. With proper teacher training, student awareness, and ethical use, Generative AI has strong potential to improve education and make learning more effective and accessible for everyone.