Attitudes and Ethical Concerns Toward AI Tools in Algerian Higher Education

Abstract

This study investigates Algerian teachers' and students' attitudes toward and concerns regarding the use of AI tools in higher education. Preliminary findings from a questionnaire conducted with English students at Constantine 1 University indicate significant use of AI tools, accompanied by ethical concerns such as the potential for plagiarism and the reliability of AI-generated content. To further explore these issues, two questionnaires will be distributed to teachers and students across universities in Algeria, aiming to address the following research questions: (1) What are the attitudes of Algerian teachers and students toward AI tools in education? (2) What concerns do they have regarding these tools in Algerian universities?