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The Application of AI in Higher Education

Authors
Yuxin Han1, *
1Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
*Corresponding author. Email: YXH260@student.bham.ac.uk
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Yuxin Han
Available Online 18 June 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-585-0_46How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Personalized Learning; Teaching Challenges; Artificial Intelligence; Development Opportunities; Higher Education
Abstract

This research essay explains the intricate relationship of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education, and the challenges and opportunities it presented. It first describes current AI applications in education, such as individualized learning environments tailored to each student’s particular needs, smart teaching systems to support course planning and assessment for instructors, virtual learning environments that simulate interactive classroom environments, and AI-powered assistants that offer instant academic support. The study then delves into key challenges: the growing need to train teachers to deploy AI abilities in the application of those tools effectively, and the possibility of bias in AI systems that evaluate learning success, which could oversimplify complex educational progress. On the opportunity side, it highlights AI’s role in enabling flexible learning that breaking geographical and temporal barriers and its ability to craft individualized learning plans aligned with students’ unique schedules, learning paces, and academic goals. With specific recommendations, the paper advocates for the enhancement of AI training for educators to build their digital pedagogy and encourages students to rencounter AI learning tools in a reflective, ethical, and effective manner. Finally, the research essay aims to clarify the intersection of AI on higher education.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Hybrid Commerce, Human Capital, and Economic Dynamics (ICHCH 2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
18 June 2026
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978-2-38476-585-0
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-585-0_46How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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