Introspecting implications of AI in education
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is expected to bring a paradigm change in teaching-learning processes, but its impact depends on factors like internet access and equity. The NSSO data of 2024 shows a significant urban-rural divide in internet access, which may affect AI adoption in Indian higher education institutions.
The proliferation of technology has been changing teaching and learning activities. The impending integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education may bring significant changes. AI's natural language models can ease learners' inhibitions, but the correctness of responses depends on the training dataset and requires validation. The use of AI depends on internet availability, and the NSSO data of 2024 shows a significant urban-rural divide in internet access, with 24% of rural households and 66% of urban households having access. This digital divide may affect AI adoption across higher education institutions, students, and teachers. Ensuring access and equity is crucial for better AI integration in the Indian context. AI can enable learners to fetch basic information independently, and higher education institutions can create new learning opportunities with AI use, but teachers must be prepared to supplement AI tools.
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