Chatgpt in Higher Education Malaysia: An Opportunity or Threat to The Education System?

Abstract

The emergence of sophisticated machine learning models like ChatGPT has brought about notable progress in several fields, including education. ChatGPT, a Generative Pre-trained Transformer, has become popular among university students worldwide. This study aims to investigate the impact of ChatGPT on Malaysian higher education. The goal of this essay is to assess whether ChatGPT is an opportunity or a threat to the education system, particularly in terms of quality, for students, educators, and institutions. This study utilized a critical literature review methodology. The data suggested that ChatGPT could pose a danger to the quality of the education system, despite its undeniable benefits. Privacy, academic integrity, bias, and quality are potential threats. The report emphasizes the significance of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) in overseeing the utilization of ChatGPT and offers recommendations for educators and policymakers.