Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Why the 'Banning Approach' to Student use is Sometimes Morally Justified

1 The regulatory framework for generative AI use by students varies widely, from prohibition to mandatory adoption.A study by McDonald et al. (2024) examined guidance from 116 US universities with high research activity (R1).The study found that 63% of these institutions encourage generative AI use, with 41% offering detailed classroom integration guidance.Over half provided sample syllabi (56%), and 50% shared sample curricula and activities.This positive stance highlights AI's perceived benefits for education.In contrast, 27% of the institutions explicitly discourage or limit AI use, a stance that will be defended here.