Philippine E-Journals

Promoting Ethical Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Academic Work

Kyle Guintu | Jay R San Pedro

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, particularly generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot, have rapidly transformed the landscape of higher education in the Philippines. Recent surveys indicate that approximately 83% of Filipino college students utilize generative AI for research and writing tasks, while 63% employ these tools for text generation. Despite the increasing adoption of AI technologies in academic settings, many higher education institutions, including iACADEMY, have yet to establish a comprehensive and institution-wide policy governing their use in academic work. This policy brief argues for the urgent development and implementation of clear, integrated guidelines on AI use at iACADEMY. In the absence of formal policies, students and faculty are left to independently navigate both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI technologies, including concerns related to academic integrity, the potential erosion of critical thinking skills, and data privacy risks. Drawing on existing policies and best practices from leading Philippine universities, this brief proposes three actionable recommendations to support the creation of a framework that promotes the responsible, ethical, and educationally meaningful integration of AI within the institution.