BENGALURU: Generative AI and other technological advancements are transforming the education sector as they help in enhancing personalised learning. According to a recent TeamLease EdTech report, over 60% of educators are active users of AI tools. However, there are key concerns regarding risks such as diminishing creativity and overreliance on technology.
A majority of the educators believe that Gen AI will bring about a positive change in how education is delivered and assessed and most educators see Gen AI as a transformative tool that can make learning more engaging, provide personalised education experiences, and potentially improve the ways in which student performance is assessed.
“This report underscores the fact that AI is no more just an emerging technology but a reality that is already reshaping classrooms across India,” said Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech. “The perspectives of over 6,000 educators provide invaluable direction on how to harness AI responsibly so that students are equipped with future-ready skills,” he added.
Apart from personalised learning, Gen AI can help adapt content to suit individual learning interests. This technology has the potential to make education more accessible for students with diverse needs. It can also help in overcoming various economic as well as social challenges.
Various reports suggest that the integration of Gen AI in education can bring both benefits and risks, and it’s essential to consider them carefully.
UNESCO’s guidelines for AI in education talks about the need to discuss the steps and key elements to be examined when seeking to regulate Gen AI based on a human-centred approach. The absence of national regulations on GenAI in most countries leaves the data privacy of users unprotected and educational institutions are largely unprepared to validate the tools, it says. The TeamLease report says government oversight is necessary to ensure AI technologies are developed and used responsibly, ethically, and in ways that benefit society as a whole.