The Promise (and Pitfalls) of AI for Education
Artificial intelligence could have a profound impact on learning, but it also raises key questions.
By Dennis Pierce, Alice Hathaway, 08/29/18
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are no longer fantastical prospects seen only in science fiction. Products like Amazon Echo and Siri have brought AI into many homes, and experts say it’s only a matter of time before the technology has a profound impact in education, as well.
Already, there are interactive tutors and adaptive learning programs that use AI to personalize instruction for students, and AI is also helping to simplify some administrative tasks. But Kelly Calhoun Williams, an education analyst for the technology research firm Gartner Inc., cautions there is a clear gap between the promise of AI and the reality of AI.
“That’s to be expected, given the complexity of the technology,” she said.