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Empowering Academic Communities through AI Literacy: A Community Service Initiative on ChatGPT Integration in Bangladesh’s Higher Education

Ritesh Karmaker(1),


(1) Nizam Uddin Ahmed Model College
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This community service project aimed to empower academic communities in Bangladesh’s higher education sector through AI literacy and ethical use of ChatGPT. Recognizing the growing integration of artificial intelligence in education, the initiative provided hands-on workshops and mentoring sessions for university teachers and students to enhance digital competence, research productivity, and critical awareness of AI tools. The program adopted a participatory approach that combined training, reflection, and evaluation to assess knowledge improvement and ethical understanding. A pre- and post-intervention survey was conducted among 150 participants across three universities. Findings revealed substantial gains in AI literacy, confidence, and awareness of responsible AI use. The project fostered inclusive participation and strengthened institutional readiness for AI-driven academic innovation. This initiative supports Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting technological empowerment and ethical digital transformation in higher education.

Keywords


AI-education; Bangladesh; ChatGPT; Digital-technology; Policy

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