Artificial Intelligence in Latin American Universities: Emerging Challenges

Authors

  • Marina Fernández Miranda Universidad Tecnológica del Perú
  • Daniel Román Acosta Universidad de Zulia
  • Adolfo A. Jurado Rosas Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego
  • Dolores Limón Domínguez Universidad de Sevilla
  • Cristóbal Torres Fernandez Universidad de Sevilla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13053/cys-28-2-4822

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, Ethical challenges, Higher education, Teacher perceptions, Educational technology, Pedagogical innovation

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence in Latin American universities has raised ethical challenges among faculty members. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for a successful implementation of artificial intelligence in the educational context. METHOD. This study was conducted using a descriptive-explanatory quantitative approach, incorporating the opinions of 665 university professors from Latin America. Data was collected through surveys, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.91. RESULTS. Analysis of the data revealed a range of ethical concerns among the educators regarding the utilization of artificial intelligence in education. These concerns vary in magnitude and nature, but they reflect a clear need to address and understand the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in the educational sphere. DISCUSSION. The adoption of artificial intelligence in Latin American higher education has raised ethical concerns. These concerns, while valid, should not be insurmountable barriers but points of reflection to optimize the integration of artificial intelligence in education. The study provides an essential overview for institutions, educators, and developers looking to implement AI in higher education, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these ethical challenges in an anticipatory and strategic manner.

Author Biographies

Marina Fernández Miranda, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú

Doctor in Educational Sciences and a Master's Degree in University Teaching, I currently teach in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education at the National University of Piura. In addition, I teach full time at the Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, in the Faculty of Humanities, and I also collaborate with the Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego. In the field of research, I am part of the team at the Universidad Tecnológica del Perú and I have the honour of being recognised as a RENACYT researcher by Concytec. My research areas cover topics such as education, technology, evaluation, environmental education, artificial intelligence.

Daniel Román Acosta, Universidad de Zulia

Master in Educational Innovation, Sociologist, Visiting Professor at the University of Zulia, Active researcher in the network of Scientific Researchers of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Network of Researchers of Transcomplexity and the Latin American Centre for Studies in Pedagogical Epistemology. Active member of scientific committees in journals such as Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales - Relacis, Revista Científica Perspectiva Científica, REVEPTE and Revista Internacional de Educación y Análisis Social Crítico Mañé, Ferrer y Swartz.

Adolfo A. Jurado Rosas, Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego

Chartered Public Accountant, Master in Administration with mention in Strategic Management and current doctoral candidate in Administration, he has excelled as a teacher at the Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, he works as an undergraduate teacher in public and private universities in the Piura Region. He held the position of Research Coordinator at the Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego Piura branch. Recognised as a RENACYT Researcher by Concytec, he is an active participant in R+D+I projects, demonstrating his commitment to academic innovation and the advancement of knowledge in his field. His experience covers both university teaching and cutting-edge research.

Dolores Limón Domínguez, Universidad de Sevilla

Full Professor at the University of Seville, specializing in university programs on Environmental Education and Sustainability. She has given lectures and taught doctoral and master's courses at various Latin American and European universities. She has led projects on participation through international and national cooperation on human development from a gender perspective, as well as Leonardo and Erasmus projects on inclusion in higher education and through sports, and R&D+i projects on curriculum sustainability.

Cristóbal Torres Fernandez, Universidad de Sevilla

Doctor of Education, currently a Contracted Doctor Professor at the Universitat Internacional de València, Adjunct Professor at the Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), Professor at the University of Seville, and at the Pablo de Olavide University (Seville). At these institutions, I teach subjects in the degrees of Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Pedagogy, as well as in the Masters programs for Teacher Training in Secondary Education, Vocational Training, Baccalaureate, and Official Language Schools, and a Master's in Educational Technology and Digital Competencies. As Director and Principal Investigator of the EducAcción Research Group at the Universitat Internacional, I have participated in an Educational Innovation Project and am currently involved in two International Projects under the Erasmus+ Program related to educational inclusion and inclusion through sports, as well as in five international research projects.

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Published

2024-06-12

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024): 28(2) 2024

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