News Summary

• Higher education leaders and researchers warn that artificial intelligence could have serious consequences when used in admissions, student services and teaching.
• They identify risks related to bias; data privacy; the loss of learning communities; and disclosure, transparency and credibility.
• u.s. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat, said in a statement that AI in higher education shouldn’t be a substitute for critical thinking and implementation of the technology should be grounded in ethics, Transparency and fairness.
• “As colleges and universities expand their use of AI, students and educators need clear guardrails and resources so this technology can expand opportunities, not widen gaps,” she said.