AI in education: a savior or a threat?

Are threats to global education driven by AI or human factors?

Anggi
UX Collective

Image of a little girl with a robot, the two seem to be friends
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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gain ground in education, the question arises: is AI the hero we’re looking for, or does it pose a potential threat to the future of learning?

It’s a captivating subject, given the paramount importance of education throughout human life, from the cradle to the grave. Interestingly, a multitude of articles, videos, and workshops have delved into this topic, with discussions going back even several years before AI became a buzzword, particularly gaining prominence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI’s Historical Roots

Image of Alan Turing, an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, and theoretical biologist.
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Beneath this exploration lies a significant truth that AI’s origins trace back to as early as 1950 when the eminent British mathematician, logician, and computer scientist Alan Turing came into existence. Turing is credited for his revolutionary achievements, which opened the door to contemporary computing and artificial intelligence.

The fundamental component of the Turing Test is an “imitation game” in which a human judge…

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What are your thoughts?

very interesting

good article