Exploration of Artificial Intelligence in Francophone Higher Education: Innovations, Challenges and Perspectives
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Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, Francophone Context, Pedagogical Innovation, EthicsAbstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing higher education, offering new perspectives and practices while raising complex challenges. This article provides a comprehensive understanding of AI, its historical and technological evolution, and its current impact on higher education. Through the analysis of workshop reports, observations, and related documentation, it identifies key insights into the reflections and practices surrounding AI in Francophone higher education. The study emphasizes the unique dynamics within this context, highlighting the cultural and ethical dimensions of AI integration on an exploratory basis. It proposes insights for strategic orientations for responsible and inclusive adoption of AI, aligning technological innovation with values of equity, diversity, and collaboration. Through a synthesis of different perspectives, this article provides information to enlighten the higher education ecosystem on the practices, reflections and initiatives carried out by stakeholders in the French-speaking university community.
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