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Navigating Ethical Ambiguities: The AI Paradox Among Indian College Students

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Udayan Shardul Kachchhy
Country India
Abstract This research paper examines the AI paradox in Indian higher education, where a significant proportion of college students view artificial intelligence (AI) tools as ethically problematic or akin to cheating, yet continue to employ them extensively. Drawing on secondary survey data from 2023-2025, the study explores psychological and ethical factors driving this behavior, amid inadequate institutional guidance and fragmented policies. Key findings reveal that 62-75% of students perceive AI as cheating, but usage persists at 40-70%, influenced by cognitive dissonance, moral disengagement, and cultural pressures like exam-centric education. The literature review identifies a gap in India-specific analyses, while the methodology relies on thematic analysis of reports from organizations such as Deloitte India, Turnitin, UNESCO, and NITI Aayog. The analysis highlights policy fragmentation, with only 30% of universities having AI guidelines, and recommends unified ethical frameworks. This paradox underscores the need for proactive institutional reforms to align AI adoption with academic integrity, fostering a balanced educational ecosystem. Implications extend to policymakers, educators, and students, advocating for AI literacy programs to resolve ethical ambiguities.
Keywords AI paradox, ethical ambiguity, Indian higher education, student cheating perceptions, AI policies, cognitive dissonance, moral disengagement, secondary surveys
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.54495
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9z3bp
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