Artificial Intelligence and Cost Reduction in Public Higher Education: A Scoping Review of Emerging Evidence

arXiv:2604.04741v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Public higher education systems face increasing financial pressures from expanding student populations, rising operational costs, and persistent demands for equitable access. Artificial Intelligence (AI), including generative tools such as ChatGPT, learning analytics, intelligent tutoring systems, and predictive models, has been proposed as a means of enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. This study conducts a scoping review of the literature