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The Ethics of AI in Academia: How to Use Generative AI to Enhance and NOT Replace Your Research

Let's be honest, when ChatGPT burst onto the scene, academia had something of an existential crisis. Professors panicked about students cheating, researchers worried about integrity, and everyone seemed to have an opinion about whether AI belonged in scholarly work at all. But here's the thing: AI isn't going anywhere. And maybe that's okay!

Kaushik Iyengar · Nov 18, 2025 · 5 min read