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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on CALL Number 11. July 2025 Pp. 1-4
Adjunct, Faculty of Arts and Humanities Lab
Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco
The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is reshaping higher education worldwide. This article explores how leading universities are responding to the integration of AI through the development of formal guidelines that promote ethical, transparent, and responsible use of platforms like ChatGPT, Bard, Copilot, and Claude. However, the uneven adoption of these technologies across institutions raises important concerns about regulatory gaps, academic integrity, and faculty preparedness. The article also examines the generational divide in digital literacy and the urgent need for faculty development programs. A focal point of the discussion is the recent launch of Grok 4 by xAI, which claims PhD-level problem-solving capabilities and introduces a multi-agent system designed to simulate advanced academic reasoning. While Grok 4 signals a potential turning point in AI-driven research and pedagogy, it also raises complex questions around model reliability, benchmark validity, and educational oversight. The article concludes by calling for stronger governance from academic bodies to ensure that the future of education remains equitable, ethical, and human-centered
Alzubaidi, K. (2025). The Role of Generative AI in Higher Education: Institutional Guidelines, Generational Gaps, and the Grok 4 Challenge. Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on CALL (11)1-4
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Prof. Dr. Khairi Al-Zubaidi holds an MA. and Ph.D. from the U.S.A. He has worked and taught in Iraq, Spain, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Malaysia, and the United States. His research interests include applied linguistics, translation, cultural studies, and media literacy. He has presented and published widely. He is currently Adjunct, Faculty of Arts and Humanities/Lab. University of Marrakesh, Marrakesh, Morocco. ORCiD ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6329-3838