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Project Topic $-$ Evaluating the benefits, risks, and challenges of generative Al in higher education

The topic on which all the DIAL$5111$ projects focus this year is for you to critically evaluate the following statement:

The benefits of using of generative Al in higher education learning materials and assessments outweigh any ethical risks and challenges associated with it$,$ especially in South Africa.

You need to decide what position you will adopt on this topic $-$ and on the provided statement itself. Do you agree with the statement? Why? Do you disagree? Why? Do you agree and$/$or disagree with certain parts of the statement? Which parts, and why?

Please note: There is no "correct" position or "right answer" to this $-$ it is a complex topic with many different sides. That is why we are asking you to apply your mind critically to your projects. Do not just accept the statement as it is; ask questions, research, investigate, and make up your own mind after having reviewed all the information you can find on the topic. You will not be assessed on what position you adopt, but rather on how you present and support this position across your three projects.

Word counts

Please follow all word counts provided. Your lecturer will not mark beyond the maximum word count in any question where a word count is given.

Marking rubrics

Work through the marking rubrics provided for all questions at the end of this paper to ensure you know what is required of you, and how you will be assessed. It may be beneficial for you to work ahead through the marking rubric section of LU $6$ in your DIALS$111$ Module Manual and on Learn to help you to better understand the purpose and structure of rubrics.