AFRICA4DEV SUBMISSION TO UNESCO’S CALL FOR CRITICAL REFLECTIONS ON AI AND THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

The advent of Artificial Intelligence in the field of education has become a paradigm shift away from usual conventional method of teaching and learning. Critical thinking has become integral to understand the revolutionary impact of AI and its context in education both for students, teachers and education regulators and organizations. Without doubts, the education sector is attempting to adapt to this wind of innovation and with this development more integration are been developed to ensure that education and AI aligns in delivering more nuanced and academic friendly eduAI ecosystem. However, this integration presents challenges, including the need for comprehensive educator training and curriculum adaptation to align with societal structures. AI literacy becomes as crucial as ever, including an understanding of AI technologies and their broader impacts to the general society.