The Promise and Peril of AI in Academic Writing: Understanding AI Plagiarism in Higher Education

Abstract

Objective: To document the knowledge of AI and its benefits among medical students and faculty for academic purpos-es, also to identify their knowledge about potential threats and ethical issues related to the use of AI.
Methodology: Data was collected from total of 350 participants (150 students and 100 faculty) from Ibn-e-Sina University through random selection after their written consent. From May 2025 to August 2025, faculty, students and health care workers were approached both by using google form, feedback forms and interview. In addition, related review of the literature done and data compared.
Results: The acceptability and use of AI was more common among students (75% vs 45%) when compared to faculty. 68 % of participants found AI helpful for clarity of expression, 55% find AI as tool to save time, 40% reported that AI is helpful for us as we are nonnative English writer. By using AI only 35% agreed upon improvement in clarity of expres-sion while 55 % emphasized advantages of time saving. 40 % respondents reported that AI provide agreement with strong support for nonnative English speakers whereas incidence of improvement in confidence of the participants with use of AI was 35%
Conclusion: As use of AI is getting its way into academia, awareness and ethical bonding must be taught to each stu-dent to maintain academic honesty
Key words: Artificial intelligence, Integrity, Regenerative AI, Academic writing, Ethics