The Ethical Implications of AI in Education: Where Do We Draw the Line?
AI is the shiny new toy in education — smart, fast, and undeniably cool. But just like with all shiny things, it comes with some sharp edges. As we open classrooms to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, it is time to ask: Are we advancing learning... or outsourcing it? This is not about halting progress — it is about conscious, ethical growth . 🧠The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Classrooms 1. Data Privacy and Surveillance AI tools collect data. Lots of it. Are schools and EdTech platforms protecting students' privacy? Who owns the data? Who uses it — and for what? 2. Bias in the Algorithm AI learns from existing data. If that data is biased (which, spoiler alert: it often is), then the AI can reinforce stereotypes. That can mean inequitable feedback, flawed recommendations, or even exclusionary learning experiences. 3. Academic Integrity If students can generate essays with a prompt... are they still learning? And how do we distinguish AI-assisted learning from AI-...