AI Is A Tool, Not A Threat,' Says Nazneen Rajani, Member of the UN Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape education all over the world, understanding the impact it creates on teaching and learning becomes important.

- Simple Vishwakarma

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape education all over the world, understanding the impact it creates on teaching and learning becomes important. In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, AI researcher, entrepreneur, and member of the UN Advisory Council for AI, Nazneen Rajani, discussed how AI transforms education from democratizing access to learning to transforming the way of teaching.

Rajani discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead as AI becomes an integral part of the educational landscape.

FPJ: How do you define AI in the context of education?

Rajani: Traditional education, where teachers assign homework and students complete it in a closed-book setting, is undergoing significant change. Today, many students are using tools like AI for their assignments. The focus is shifting from memorization to applying information to make decisions and solve problems. Problem-solving skills are becoming increasingly important, and education is evolving to reflect this shift. It's moving from a closed-book approach to an open-book format, where the emphasis is not on arriving at the correct answer but on the thought process and problem-solving approach, using all available resources, including AI tools like ChatGPT.

Moreover, education is poised to thrive with AI integration. There has been a significant disparity between those with access to education and those without. Access to education has been a clear determinant of better job opportunities, longer lifespans, and improved health outcomes. Conversely, those without access have lacked these advantages. AI's democratization has the potential to bridge this gap. With AI, everyone has access to information and education, reducing the disparities inherent in traditional education systems.