LEARNING WITH AI
sing artificial intelligence (AI) in schools is a highly divisive topic. For some, it’s the ultimate nightmare – a system with the ability to out-think (and potentially outwit) humans. It has god-like qualities – all-knowing (even if not yet all-seeing) and omnipresent. It’s a behemoth with the power to subtly insinuate itself into our lives in ways we can’t imagine – or detect – making it a dream come true for any cheaters and plagiarists out there. Why do work yourself when there’s an infinitely powerful source of ideas and information out there and instantly accessible? This all sounds like scary stuff – but are we at risk of being so overwhelmed by what we perceive the downsides to be that going completely off-grid might feel like the only way of escaping its clutches? If we feel like that as adults, those fears are likely magnified for our children. Fortunately, educators in our schools and colleges tend to take a more nuanced view. They point out that AI is already woven into every aspect of our children’s lives, such as in online ‘recommended for you’ suggestions, from music to groceries. Risks and regulation A recent government report highlighted the risks of unregulated AI – such Learning with AI AI has the capacity to greatly revolutionise how children learn and what they study
“The immediate consequence might be a shift, not just in how things are taught, but what and why?”
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