Paradox of AI in Higher Education: Qualitative Inquiry Into AI Dependency Among Educators in Palestine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in medical education, providing benefits in instructional design, content creation, and administrative efficiency. Tools like ChatGPT are reshaping training and teaching practices in digital health. However, concerns about faculty overreliance highlight risks to pedagogical autonomy, cognitive engagement, and ethics. Despite global interest, there is limited empirical research on AI dependency among medical educators, particularly in underrepresented regions like the Global South.

Objective

This study focused on Palestine and aimed to (1) identify factors contributing to AI dependency among medical educators, (2) assess its impact on teaching autonomy, decision-making, and professional identity, and (3) propose

SUBMITTER: Alhur AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12435755 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature