THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TOOLS AND AI PLATFORMS ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN THE MODERN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

With the increasing integration of technology in education, digital tools, and AI-powered platforms have become essential in facilitating learning and assessment. However, their use has also raised concerns about the challenges to academic integrity, including cheating, plagiarism, and the potential for AI-driven academic dishonesty. This research aims to quantify the extent of these challenges and identify effective solutions to mitigate their impact. This quantitative study explores the impact of digital tools and AI platforms on academic integrity within the modern educational environment. The study focuses on a population of university students and faculty members across 4 higher education institutions. 200 students and 50 faculty members were contacted and collected data. A stratified random sampling method was employed to ensure diverse representation from different disciplines and demographic groups. Data was collected through structured surveys and analyzed using statistical methods to assess perceptions of academic integrity violations, the prevalence of AI misuse, and the effectiveness of current integrity policies. Results guided and give recommendations for policy-makers, educators, and developers of digital tools to strengthen academic integrity frameworks in the age of digital learning.