Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has spread to nearly every aspect of modern life, from answering emails to using search engines. It is also in the classroom through tools like personalized learning and evaluation procedures. Our primary finding is that AI can enhance student learning and complement the work of (human) instructors in the near to medium-term future without replacing them. However, what about the moral and ethical implications of this? The ethical questions it poses are discussed in this chapter. Furthermore, AI could make it possible to bridge age-old learning gaps like “school vs. home.” AI promises more individualization in education, but it also poses the danger that students may become isolated from their peers. Much can be gleaned from the experience of implementing other new technologies into the classroom, and this will assist us in increasing the possibility that AI will aid students in flourishing and acquiring potent knowledge. Down the road, AI could drastically alter the educational landscape, with its initial effects possibly being felt by students with unique requirements.