With the advent of ChatGPT (GPT-3 language model), OpenAI has disrupted the higher education space. OpenAI's conversational agent brings its own set of benefits to higher education.

ChatGPT also raises a number of new questions and concerns for universities and faculty. 

However, strategies can be put in place to prevent fraudulent and dishonest use by students or third parties.

In this pre-publication, authors Debbie Cottom, Peter Cottom and Reuben Shipway explain these benefits, challenges and fraudulent uses of ChatGPT.

In addition, the authors outline strategies for the smooth use of ChatGPT in higher education.