Drawing the line: A review on generative AI use in higher education
Jihane El Moussaddar 
1 *, Salma Habiballah 2, and Khawla Tadist 3
1 Language Center, Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco.
2 Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
3 Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Taza, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Corresponding author: jihane.elmoussaddar@gmail.com
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17442962
The rise of generative AI has created a shift in higher education, raising urgent questions about academic integrity, student learning, and ethical boundaries. As AI tools become mainstream, faculty and administrators face a dilemma: Should AI be integrated into teaching practices, carefully regulated, or restricted altogether? This review examines the current state of generative AI in higher education, identifies the associated risks and benefits, and explores both pedagogical strategies and institutional guidelines for ethical AI integration. Drawing on recent studies, this paper argues for a multilevel governance approach that emphasizes transparency, ethical awareness, and policies to balance innovation with integrity.
Keywords: generative AI, higher education, AI in education, risks of AI, benefits of AI.
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El Moussaddar, J., Habiballah, S., & Tadist, K. (2025). Drawing the line: A review on generative AI use in higher education.
The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education,
3(3), 102–116.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17442962
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El Moussaddar, Jihane, Salma Habiballah, and Khawla Tadist. 2025. “Drawing the Line: A Review on Generative AI Use in Higher Education.”
The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education 3 (3): 102–16.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17442962.
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