Should Artificial Intelligence Be Included In Education?

Recently, humanoid robots like Sophia have become extremely popular because she was the first artificial intelligence robot to get Saudi Arabian citizenship. What is artificial intelligence, you ask? Simply put, artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as the field of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. For decades, we have been obsessed with AI and the kind of changes both positive and catastrophic, that could occur because of the advancement of artificial intelligence.

AI works on the principle of how a human brain thinks, learns, decides and makes choices in life. We have progressed as a race beyond where AI was just a dream. While we are still trying to understand everything that goes on with AI, a serious question comes to mind. Will the world be very different in the next coming years if artificial intelligence was inculcated into the curriculum?

When ingrained into the educational system, AI helps teachers understand the very many gaps between students and the course. In fact, schools which are already tech friendly have started integrating AI in order to map a student’s progress through the different courses. Further, this type of system helps to fill in the gaps in explanation that needs to occur in courses, and helps to ensure that all students are building the same conceptual foundation. Rather than waiting to hear back from the professor, students get immediate feedback that helps them to understand a concept and remember how to do it correctly the next time around.

One of the major advantages of having AI as a part of the education system is the fact that students can learn from anyplace whenever they want. In fact, with the advancement of technology through the years, teachers may very soon be replaced by software enabled with AI. As technology advances, this new form of education helps increase a child’s ability to learn, perceive, think and create. In all seriousness, AI could most definitely be the future of education.