Challenges of AI Tools in Education

The current educational landscape is witnessing an increase in the use of AI tools, presenting new challenges for both teachers and students. Teachers face the demanding task of evaluating large volumes of student work, while students grapple with the pressures of meeting exam and assignment deadlines.

A minority of students succumb to the temptation of using AI to write essays. In this context, there is a growing call for careful management of AI tools to maintain educational quality and academic integrity.

Concerns about the reliability of AI tools have also been raised. AI detection tools often fail to accurately identify AI-generated content, risking unfair accusations of plagiarism against students. Additionally, AI tools can pose data protection issues.

The Department of Education has issued guidelines on AI tool usage, advocating for the safe and responsible use of AI by both students and teachers. However, the use of AI tools remains a largely unregulated area.

The educational sector continues to engage in discussions about AI tool usage, exploring new assessment methods. There is a call for a reevaluation of educational approaches to adapt to the advancements in AI technology.