Perception of Teachers Towards the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Artificial intelligence has become the recent favourite of all people these days. Among the growing trends of AI comes the climax part, which is generative AI. We may consider ChatGPT to be everyone's most useful tool. The education sector has always been the most influential section of society in dwelling on new features introduced in them. The higher education students are becoming dependent on such generative tools for all their self-paced learning that their understanding and thinking should be completed. The technologies developed are meant to make work easier but eventually, it has made its users dependent on it. The increasing use of such AI tools can also be utilized for some good aspects such as using these platforms to address the emerging need of a sustainable environment. The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 marked a significant milestone, as this tool became the most rapid grown app in history, highlighting a remarkable capability of generative AI to generate diverse outputs, from text to images, videos, and even software code. The study highlights the need for a thoughtful approach to navigating the benefits and risks of generative AI in education. It advocates for global and local discussions to prioritize a balanced perspective that recognizes the advantages of AI-powered tools while addressing growing ethical and privacy concerns. Such an approach is essential for leveraging AI's potential, protecting student interests, and equipping them for a promising future. The study also discussed the need to promote the navigated use of GenAI and ChatGPT, which is a complement and not a replacement for teachers. The findings gained insights into the usage of GenAI, the ethical concerns at the institutional level, and possible solutions to maximize the benefits and not compromise the originality of the work.