Chittagong Independent University (CIU) organized an engaging and interactive seminar on the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, its practical applications, and its responsible use. Titled “Navigating Responsible Uses of AI in Teaching and Research,” the seminar explored the potential, limitations, and emerging challenges of AI in teaching, learning, and research. The seminar was held on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at classroom of the university. The seminar was chaired by CIU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. M. M. Nurul Absar. The keynote speaker, Dr. Fazlul Rabbanee, Associate Professor at Curtin University, Australia, joined the seminar virtually. The opening remarks were delivered by Anirban Barua, Lecturer at the School of Science and Engineering and Acting Coordinator of the CIU Artificial Intelligence Center. The seminar was moderated by Dr. Moslehuddin Chowdhury Khaled, Professor at the CIU Business School and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). The seminar featured discussions on the growing impact of AI in higher education and its effective use in university teaching, learning, and research. Participants exchanged views on how AI can improve students’ learning experiences, make teaching more effective, and create new opportunities for research. The discussions also covered overreliance on AI, the reliability of AI-generated information, its limitations, and the challenges associated with its use. Emphasis was placed on the ethical and responsible use of AI while maintaining educational quality, students’ critical thinking skills, and the originality of academic research. Faculty members participated in the interactive session and shared their views on the opportunities and challenges of AI in higher education. Through such initiatives, CIU continues to promote knowledge sharing and constructive discussions on the proper use of modern technology to improve the quality of education and advance research.