This chapter investigates the ethical considerations surrounding the rapidly expanding digital area of artificial intelligence (AI) and the challenges of applying it to the education sector. Initially, the influence of AI on modern education is examined, along with its possible benefits (such as customized instruction and reduced administrative tasks) and drawbacks (like worries about data privacy, inclusiveness, and accessibility). We look at significant ethical concerns while delving into this fascinating area, such as how AI may affect student privacy, the potential for algorithmic bias, and the requirement that AI systems be honest. We investigate the potential downsides of predictive analytics and data-driven education, carefully examining the trade-off between personalization and privacy. We also discuss the problem of algorithmic fairness and how machine learning algorithms might reinforce existing inequalities. As 2023 draws near, one of the most significant technical trends in higher education is artificial intelligence (AI). By offering customised instruction based on each student’s needs and facilitating creative approaches to accessibility, artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the educational experience. AI has the potential to improve student interaction with course materials, which will lead to positive results. However, it is critical to recognise the potential ethical issues that need to be addressed, such as maintaining equity, reducing prejudice, and addressing the possibility that AI could eventually replace human instructors in the classroom. The need of accountability and transparency in artificial intelligence-based teaching technologies is emphasised in this chapter. Next, consideration is given to offering moral guidelines for the application of AI in education. We support the establishment of a framework that gives openness, inclusiveness, accountability, and a student-centered approach top priority. This chapter adds a great deal to the ongoing conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It draws attention to how ethical considerations must keep up with the educational system’s quick technological advancements.

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Ethics of AI in the Educational Sector - Navigating the Moral Landscape

  • Geetha Manoharan,
  • Sunitha Purushottam Ashtikar,
  • Chetan R. Dudhagara

摘要

This chapter investigates the ethical considerations surrounding the rapidly expanding digital area of artificial intelligence (AI) and the challenges of applying it to the education sector. Initially, the influence of AI on modern education is examined, along with its possible benefits (such as customized instruction and reduced administrative tasks) and drawbacks (like worries about data privacy, inclusiveness, and accessibility). We look at significant ethical concerns while delving into this fascinating area, such as how AI may affect student privacy, the potential for algorithmic bias, and the requirement that AI systems be honest. We investigate the potential downsides of predictive analytics and data-driven education, carefully examining the trade-off between personalization and privacy. We also discuss the problem of algorithmic fairness and how machine learning algorithms might reinforce existing inequalities. As 2023 draws near, one of the most significant technical trends in higher education is artificial intelligence (AI). By offering customised instruction based on each student’s needs and facilitating creative approaches to accessibility, artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the educational experience. AI has the potential to improve student interaction with course materials, which will lead to positive results. However, it is critical to recognise the potential ethical issues that need to be addressed, such as maintaining equity, reducing prejudice, and addressing the possibility that AI could eventually replace human instructors in the classroom. The need of accountability and transparency in artificial intelligence-based teaching technologies is emphasised in this chapter. Next, consideration is given to offering moral guidelines for the application of AI in education. We support the establishment of a framework that gives openness, inclusiveness, accountability, and a student-centered approach top priority. This chapter adds a great deal to the ongoing conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It draws attention to how ethical considerations must keep up with the educational system’s quick technological advancements.