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The Unleashing Power of AI:

Transformation of Education

My Journey of Personal and Professional Growth as a Peer Mentor

In the epic journey of millions of years of education, where knowledge and wisdom once resided in
the hands of teachers and books, a new “man-made thinking machine” the hero of today’s students
has emerged – Artificial Intelligence. AI has been developed into various aspects of education,
revolutionizing the way of teaching, understanding, and learning.

One of the biggest advantages of Artificial intelligence in the educational industry is the Personalized
learning opportunity. AI has the ability to examine vast amounts of information about a student’s
learning pattern, their performances, their study schedules, learning pace and tailor them to create
a unique educational experience that will give a positive outcome attracting a student’s motivation
and attention. AI program also offers a rapid response and rectifies errors accurately, promoting
efficient learning techniques. Moreover, it can also help polish a student’s unspoken skill or talent
making them prepared for their life.

Have an exam tomorrow but it’s too late to ask your doubt? Well, at least AI’s got your back. AI’s
24/7 availability ensures that your questions don’t have to wait until the 11th hour to be answered.
With AI by your side, knowledge, assistance, and a digital study companion will always be just a
click away, even when the clock is ticking toward your exam. Alongside, the AI algorithms have the
capability to break down educational barriers faced by people living in underdeveloped countries
where their reach to a diverse set of knowledge is inaccessible and enable everyone to have access
to high quality education remotely.

Although the number of benefits may overweigh the drawbacks, it is crucial to understand that the
drawbacks can often inflict more significant harm than the advantages that it can yield. Dependence
on AI can mitigate a human’s skill to think creatively and reduces chances of social and emotional
development. The next biggest concern regarding an online Program always remains as privacy
concern. AI systems can tend to collect a huge amount of data which can include a student’s personal
information and background to even their biometric data, raising ethical and moral issues.

In a nutshell, being in an era, where technology ceaselessly progresses, it’s of high importance to
consider all measures before surrendering the realm of education in the hands of a programmed
tool.

Hafsa Ashar – 1089452
Peer Mentor

Abu Dhabi University | ASC Highlights 2023 Fall 23-24