The arrival of artificial intelligent chat-bots that can complete student's assignments has been a game changer, at least for students. While most educational institutions are rushing to implement AI detectors, there is a possibility that current AI will develop beyond the simple metrics tested by the detectors. Here is my opinion on how AI will shape the future of education.

Academic Dishonesty

One possible impact of AI on education is lowering the quality of education. This means that students could easily have ChatGPT and other LLMs handle their assignments.

While schools are getting clever at addressing such issues, it is possible that students would easily get away with it. Increased academic dishonesty will lead to superficial knowledge and decline in of critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills – essential for academic and professional success.

Decline In Comprehension

Students' overreliance on AI tools is likely to affect their ability to learn and remember things. More caution must be taken when examining students on a topic. Abundance of information could indeed make individuals more stupid.

The ease and speed of access to information through AI tools might encourage students to skim over information or focus on surface-level understanding rather than delving deeper into concepts and making connections. This can hinder the development of deeper cognitive skills like analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Beyond the Worries

Despite the current challenges, education sector can also fully leverage the power of AI to accelerate learning. Use of AI tools can help provide personalized learning materials based on each student's specific needs. For example, if a student is interested in biology and ancient history, AI can create learning modules that seamlessly integrate both subjects.

AI tools can also help students in research and explanation, potentially leading to a deeper understanding of the subject matter for students who actively engage with the information it provides. This can also an stimulate curiosity and critical thinking, making learning more engaging and encouraging independent exploration.

However, as we look into the future, schools must be prepared to adopt AI and become smarter than their students. By being early adopters of AI, educators can help fight challenges such as academic dishonesty. Afterall, we need a thief to catch a thief.

There is also a likelihood that legislations related to data privacy, fairness and bias, transparency and ethics will help shape how educators interact with AI and AI generated materials. These regulations will help ensure schools provide better quality education to their students and guarantee their rights