CIU holds seminar on responsible use of AI in higher education

Chittagong Independent University (CIU) held a seminar on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, learning and research, highlighting its potential, limitations and ethical challenges.

Titled “Navigating Responsible Uses of AI in Teaching and Research”, the seminar was held on Thursday at the university.

CIU Vice-Chancellor Prof MM Nurul Absar chaired the event, while Fazlul Rabbanee, associate professor at Curtin University of Australia, delivered the keynote speech virtually.

Acting Coordinator of the CIU Artificial Intelligence Center lecturer Anirban Barua, delivered the opening remarks.

Moslehuddin Chowdhury Khaled, professor at the CIU Business School and director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, moderated the session.

Discussions at the seminar focused on how AI can improve teaching effectiveness, enhance students’ learning experiences and create new research opportunities.

Participants also examined the risks of overreliance on AI, the reliability of AI-generated information and its limitations.

Speakers stressed the importance of ethical AI use to maintain educational quality, critical thinking and originality in academic research. Faculty members shared their views on the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into higher education.