Author(s)

Yao Yao ¹, Yizhen Zhou ¹, Jiangping Zhu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Information Science and Technology College, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China

Corresponding Author

Yizhen Zhou

ABSTRACT

The development of generated artificial intelligence has a revolutionary impact on higher education. The application of AIGC technology has influenced various aspects of higher education extensively. The effective interaction and mutual promotion between AIGC and traditional university education would be necessary to realize the value of higher education in the digital era. To discuss the eminent issues, the paper analyzed positive contributions and negative influences of AIGC. AIGC technology empowered teaching method reform in university courses, which include reduction of repetitive activities, rigorous knowledge acquirement and sorting, and personalized learning opportunities. Thesis writing could be facilitated, from literature review, structural and organization, and language improvement. It also promoted innovative and creative activities in university courses, with broadened knowledge base and widened information source. And then, its negative effects are also discussed. The academic ethic and legal issues could lead to intellect property controversy, the privacy of information and the possibility of plagiarism. The innovation impetus and original thinking could be hindered. In addition, assessment of course work, exam and thesis should adapt to the scenario of incorporation of AIGC with original work of the students. The countermeasure to mitigate negative effect includes transform in cultivation plan and course design; the standardization and transformation of assessment and evaluation. The development strategy should focus on the role transition, of the university, from the academic authority to a knowledge learning choice, of AIGC from substitution to complementary, so as to ensure the development of innovation and original thinking of the future university graduates.

KEYWORDS

AIGC technology, research activity, higher education, empowerment and risk

CITE THIS PAPER

Yao Yao, Yizhen Zhou, Jiangping Zhu. Influence of AIGC on Research Activity in Higher Education. Journal of Artificial Intelligence Practice (2026) Vol. 9: 14-20. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jaip.2026.090102.

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