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Ethical Commitment in Generative AI: Examine the Influence on the Quality of Graduate Academic Research

Jul 2026 · International journal of computer information systems and industrial management applications · 0 citations

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The study highlights the need for ethical training, policies, and clear guidelines to ensure responsible use of GAI, promoting innovation while safeguarding academic values.

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Objectives: The perspective on the use of Generative AI (GAI)in higher education at King Abdulaziz University is balanced yet cautious. Professors recognize GAI's potential for education but are concerned about originality, academic integrity, and ethics. Faculty believe GAI can enhance analysis and clarity in research writing, but maintaining ethical compliance and oversight is crucial to uphold originality and scholarly standards. The study aims to explore ethical concerns and their impact on the quality of graduate students' academic submissions. It seeks to promote responsible use of GAI, thereby strengthening academic integrity and fostering innovation in graduate research. The research emphasizes the importance of ethical training, clear institutional policies, and transparent guidelines to responsibly incorporate GAI into research and teaching. Increasing awareness and developing robust ethical frameworks are essential to ensure GAI serves as a tool for innovation, not academic compromise.Methods: A quantitative approach was used, with a questionnaire to collect data on professors' assessments of graduate students' research quality and their adherence to GAI ethics. 29 participants, including full professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and lecturers. Purposive sampling was used, with significant experience in evaluating research integrating GAI tools, to ensure participants are well-versed in assessing GAI-augmented academic research.Results: The findings show a cautious yet balanced view of Generative AI in higher education. Professors at the Department of Information Science at King Abdulaziz University see GAI's benefits but worry about its impact on originality, integrity, and ethics. Faculty view GAI as a helpful research tool but emphasize ethical compliance and supervision to maintain standards.Conclusions: The study highlights the need for ethical training, policies, and clear guidelines to ensure responsible use of GAI, promoting innovation while safeguarding academic values.

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