EIREducational Innovation Research3029-18443029-1852WHIOCE PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.10.18063/EIR.v3i9.1135ArticleArtificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Transforming Problem-Based Learning in Higher Educationhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/EIR/3/9/10.18063/EIR.v3i9.1135WangMin,YoonYoung Jib,PoudelSanju Kumari,LiuHao2025392025-10-26This study aims to systematically explore the theoretical underpinnings of Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled Problem-based learning (PBL), clarify its transformative mechanisms in higher education practice, and provide theoretical and practical references for optimizing AI-integrated PBL models. To achieve this goal, the research adopts two core methodological approaches: conceptual analysis and literature synthesis.Artificial intelligence,Problem-based learning,Higher education,Introduction

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