Expert Lecture on Generative AI organised at CUH

Mahendergarh  :A special lecture on the topic “Understanding Generative AI Use in Research and Education: Ethical and Practical Framework” was organised by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh for the benefit of research scholars. The lecture was conducted through online mode, and students and research scholars participated in the session. The objective of the lecture was to familiarize scholars with the practical applications of generative artificial intelligence in research and education, while emphasizing ethical use and academic responsibility.
The programme began with a welcome address and introduction of the resource person by Dr. Amita, Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. In her address, she highlighted the growing relevance of generative AI in academic research and higher education and stressed the importance of understanding its ethical and practical framework. She formally introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Jatin Gandhi, Digital Editor, Dainik Jagran, and acknowledged his professional experience in digital journalism and digital content management.
Dr. Pankaj Kumar was also present during the event and encouraged research scholars to actively engage in the session. He emphasized the need for responsible adoption of emerging technologies in academic research.
During the lecture, Mr. Jatin Gandhi explained the concept and applications of generative AI in research and education. He discussed how AI tools can support literature review, content creation, and academic productivity, while also addressing ethical concerns such as plagiarism, data privacy, bias, and academic integrity. The session included practical examples from the digital media industry, which helped scholars relate theoretical concepts to real-world applications.
The lecture was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, during which research scholars raised questions related to ethical boundaries in using AI for research, originality of scholarly work, citation practices, and the future role of AI in academia. The speaker addressed the queries with clarity and practical insight.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks. Overall, the lecture proved to be informative and beneficial for research scholars, enhancing their understanding of the ethical and responsible use of generative AI in research and education.