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Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa

Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, but its adoption in developing countries has been overlooked. This study analysed this gap through a comprehensive systematic literature review, analysing AI's use and impact in higher education. A total of 1,521 articles were identified through databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar, with 63 selected for review. The findings indicate that AI is used in various higher education applications, including tutoring, administrat…

Education · The Trace — both readings · certified 2026-10-21 · v1 · article view · machine-readable

Current reading — gain

Across reviewed studies of higher education in developing countries, AI supported tutoring, administration, instruction and curriculum work, easing workloads and enabling customised learning.

Current reading — problem

The same body of literature reports learner abuse of AI, resource limitations, skill gaps, data security concerns and ethical issues in higher education adoption.

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The authors note that few explicit studies exist on AI adoption in higher education in developing countries, so the evidence base for the review is thin.

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Truvace Impact Record TRV-2026-2106, v1: “Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa.” Truvace, 2026-10-21. /record/TRV-2026-2106 (accessed at citation time). sha256 d1c38ff03e7a6496…

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