Artificial Intelligence in Research: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies for Implementing AI Tools in Research in Afghanistan

This study aims to evaluate the benefits and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into research within Afghanistan and to propose practical strategies for the effective adoption of these technologies to advance and enrich the research landscape. The primary objective is to explore the advantages and drawbacks of using AI tools in research from the perspective of researchers, assess the prevalence and extent of their usage, and outline actionable strategies for their optimal application to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of research. An online survey was conducted among 190 university professors and other researchers across the country, then the data was analyzed with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and MS Excel software tools. The survey results showed that 62.6% of participants use AI tools in their research, while the rest do not. The main reasons for non-use were concerns about data privacy, limited familiarity with these tools among researchers, and the high cost of the tools. The analysis indicates that 36% of the researchers use ChatGPT, a general AI tool, in their research. It also shows that researchers aged 41 years or older