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Table 6 Perceived concerns of GenAI in HE

From: Generative AI and the future of higher education: a threat to academic integrity or reformation? Evidence from multicultural perspectives

S/N

Items

Mean

Std. Dev.

1

Generative AI tools can generate output that is factually inaccurate

4.181

1.021

2

They can generate output that is out of context or inappropriate

3.984

1.127

3

They can exhibit biases and unfairness in their output

3.592

1.234

4

They rely too heavily on online statistics, which can limit their usefulness in certain contexts

4.062

1.018

5

They have limited emotional intelligence and empathy, which can lead to output that is insensitive or inappropriate

3.807

1.154

6

They are too strong, so they may collect our personal information

3.149

1.150

7

They promote cheating and plagiarism without being easily detected

4.002

1.108

8

There is over-reliance on AI tools, and this may hinder students' and teachers' growth, skills, and intellectual development over time

4.037

1.119

9

Knowledge of Generative AI tools is limited as they cannot provide answers to every question

3.998

1.082

10

Generative AI poses threats to academic integrity

3.807

1.258