A culture of ethics is needed to address the AI challenge
- bullionpr2
- May 20
- 1 min read
South African tertiary education providers are taking heavy fire as students use generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to allegedly cheat their way through their degrees. By all accounts, those in positions of authority within these institutions are at a loss, as there is no clear strategy to address the situation definitively.
The South African tertiary education sector has consistently produced some of the most sought-after candidates in the world. South Africans take pride in their hard work and tenacity, placing them among the world's top students. However, an article by the Daily Maverick recently uncovered that tertiary institutions face increased levels of cheating as students take advantage of the unchecked growth of technology. MANCOSA points out that, while technology is becoming a significant issue within key institutions, academic leaders need to know their enemy and encourage students to use technology responsibly.
