AI an Intro
5. Ethical Challenges and Considerations of Using AI in Education
Though there is immense potential benefits in using AI in education, there are also equal challenges and many concerns to address. The first and foremost that we hear is bias in AI algorithms, which may give results that are not inclusive and show disparity in results due to inadequate or erata in data provided.
Another most important concern is data privacy. Most of the times these applications require lot of personal data to provide effective results which may be a breach/invasion into teacher / students privacy. Very clear data privacy policies regarding data collection, storage and its usage must be clearly stated while using any tools to safeguard the privacy of teachers and students data.
Depending on AI tools with certain precautions may give some good results but over dependency may tamper teacher-student interactions lowering the critical and creative thinking role of teachers. This may also be a major concern that need to be taken care of. while using AI technology in education.
Eventually AI literacy is important for both teachers and students. They must be trained to use AI tools responsibly in ethical ways to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks.
Addressing such challemges may definitely help teachers and students to enhance their teaching learning experiences.