Accelerate or Deaccelerate Innovation through emergent AI technologies: a scoping study

This paper investigates the impact of Generated Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) on education, emphasising the interplay between technology, creativity, and ethics. Previous studies have highlighted the ethical dilemmas of digitisation, noting the dual potential of technology to affect education and society both positively and negatively. The research aims to understand how GenAI can accelerate innovation strategies in education, contribute to creativity, and benefit students. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on GenAI and identify key factors and challenges associated with this emerging technology. Through a systematic search of publications from 2022 to 2024, we have gathered and analysed 36 sources, including conference papers, journals, and reports. Our findings highlight the significant impact of GenAI on creative processes and achievements, emphasising its potential to enhance learning, support creative pedagogies, and facilitate interactive and personalised educational experiences. However, the review also uncovers several critical challenges, such as the risk of generating incorrect information, issues of data privacy and ownership, and the potential for reinforcing existing biases. Furthermore, ethical concerns related to academic integrity, including plagiarism and misuse of AI, are prevalent. The review underscores the necessity for transparency, accountability, and ethical guidelines in the deployment of GenAI tools in education. By systematically identifying these factors and challenges, this scoping review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on GenAI, offering valuable insights for future studies and practical applications in the educational sector.