Corruption in the post-plagiarism era: weaponizing reputation and morality in the name of integrity in higher education

Sarah Elaine Eaton

Chapter 10 in Handbook on Corruption in Higher Education, 2025, pp 146-161 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: In the post-plagiarism era, the boundaries between integrity and manipulation are increasingly blurred, encompassing new forms of corruption. I explore the complexities of corruption in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the weaponization of plagiarism and reputation manipulation through moral judgment, particularly in higher education. I investigate how AI has reshaped these issues, enabling more sophisticated and covert forms of misconduct. I examine how reputation and morality are weaponized through orchestrated campaigns or selective disclosure, tactics that have profound implications for society. I discuss the impact of corruption on public trust, concluding with a discussion on the future of ethics and integrity. This emphasizes the critical need for a renewed commitment to upholding these values in the face of evolving challenges. The role that higher education plays in teaching, learning, and thought leadership is woven throughout.

Keywords: Corruption; Academic integrity; Plagiarism; Post-plagiarism; Artificial intelligence; Morality; Astroturfing; Virtue signaling; Moral grandstanding; Social media (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035320233
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