Generation AI in a Reimagined Classroom: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications to Education

Abstract

This chapter aims to conduct a review of existing literature on the artificial intelligence applications in education in the context of generation AI students. Particularly, this chapter looks into opportunities and challenges through the systematics literature review. Challenges identified include the risk of youth over-reliance on AI, and the widening of the digital divides between the privilege and the underprivilege youth. Educators and practitioners are concerned on the potential bias of AI algorithm, privacy, and the ethical issues, especially when children use AI. On the other hand, some opportunities emerged including the automation of many routine tasks, the delivery of personalized learning tailored to students' abilities and interest and the giving of real-time feedback. This chapter suggests for the inclusion of AI literacy in schools as this will be needed in the future workplace. Ethical, privacy and safety issues should also be freely discussed in schools involving youth so that they can make better decisions.