Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for a South African University of Technology

Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing field of technology with the potential to significantly impact all aspects of our social interactions. Education currently uses AI to develop and evaluate innovative teaching and learning methods. This paper assesses the potential, opportunities, and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) within a South African University of Technology. The study looks at current trends and the literature to find the main growth drivers. These include rising demand for personalised and easy-to-acquire education, improvements in new technologies, and more money and investment. We provide practical recommendations for successful AI adoption, which include infrastructure development, curriculum integration, research ecosystem enhancement, student support services, ethical frameworks, and stakeholder engagement. By leveraging these strategies, the South African University of Technology can navigate challenges and capitalise on opportunities, ultimately advancing technological education and innovation in alignment with the socio-economic and cultural context of the African continent.