The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the educational landscape, reshaping teaching-learning methodologies, research practices, assessment systems, and knowledge dissemination across all levels of education. While AI-powered technologies such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, automated tutoring systems, and generative content platforms have enhanced accessibility and personalised learning experiences, they have simultaneously generated profound concerns regarding academic integrity. The ease with which learners can generate essays, solve assignments, paraphrase scholarly works, and produce seemingly authentic academic content has intensified challenges associated with plagiarism, authorship ambiguity, misinformation, data manipulation, and unethical research practices. The present paper critically explores the multifaceted challenges of maintaining academic integrity in the AI era. It investigates the ethical dilemmas arising from AI-assisted academic practices, examines the evolving nature of plagiarism, analyses institutional vulnerabilities, and evaluates the implications for educators, researchers, and students. Through a qualitative and analytical review of contemporary literature, the study identifies the urgent necessity for ethical frameworks, digital literacy, transparent assessment mechanisms, and responsible AI governance in education. The paper concludes that academic integrity can only be preserved through a harmonious integration of technological innovation, ethical consciousness, institutional vigilance, and human intellectual authenticity.
Rajdeep Chatterjee (Thu,) studied this question.
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