Attitudes on AI Adoptions: Input to Policy Formulation

Abstract

The increasing influence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially in all aspects related to language in higher education, has developed at an increasingly rapid pace. There are no national policies that support the use of AI in higher education in the Philippines; therefore, there is little to no consistency in how different Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will employ AI within their respective systems. This study evaluates the extent to which AI technology was used by four HEIs in Bulacan, Philippines, for both oral and written tasks among students, teachers, and administrators. Utilizing both the qualitative grounded theory methodology as well as the Delphi method, this study found out that many AI technologies have been utilized by the student, teacher, and administrators for brainstorming ideas, editing documents, developing lessons, preparing materials, and documentation. However, the study also reveals numerous issues associated with the use of AI, including plagiarism, excessive reliance on AI, loss of original thought and creativity. Ultimately, the findings from this study demonstrate a significant need for comprehensive national policies governing the use of AI, consistent and fair enforcement of these policies, as well as significantly increased awareness among educators, students, and administrators regarding the appropriate use of AI. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended to develop a context-specific national policy framework that provides reasonable and balanced governance and regulation over the development, implementation and use of AI technologies within the Philippines' system of higher education.