AI offers many advantages, however, it is important to ensure privacy while deploying AI to avoid unauthorised access
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionise various industries. As per a market research report, India’s AI market size was estimated at USD 672.11 million in 2022 and is expected to grow 32.26%, reaching a value of over USD 3966 million by 2029.
The implementation of AI within the education sector holds prominence in personalised learning, intelligent tutoring, and data-driven insights. AI also offers a secure and cost-effective solution to maintain the integrity of online test assessments while ensuring scalability. AI-supported online supervision helps in automatically detecting and highlighting any potential incidents, keeping automated warnings in place.
- Improves accessibility: AI enables the conduct of high-stakes exams without the inconvenience and risk associated with in-person test centers. With AI-powered remote proctoring, online exams can be securely conducted for remote users, providing a trustworthy environment. Companies like Duolingo recognise the formidable combination of AI and education and understand that AI can enhance high-quality education accessible to everyone more efficiently, as can be seen with the Duolingo English Test.
- Personalised recommender systems: AI-powered recommender systems can suggest relevant educational resources, such as books, articles, videos, and online courses, based on the preferences and interests of students. This helps in discovering new topics, and expanding their knowledge and understanding of specific subjects.
- Administrative automation: AI can streamline administrative tasks in educational institutions. It can automate routine processes like grading, scheduling, and record-keeping, freeing up time for teachers and administrators to focus on more value-added activities. It can also detect plagiarism, keeping the academic values and integrity intact.
- Immersive education experience: AI shows up in lots of ways we might not even think about. It permeates the subtle elements that add enjoyment to lessons, such as the specially crafted voices for characters like Lily, Zari, and Oscar, on the Duolingo language app. VR and AR technologies can create immersive educational experiences, allowing students to explore virtual environments and interact with digital objects.
AI offers many advantages, however, it is important to ensure privacy while deploying AI to avoid unauthorised access. It should complement human teachers and not replace them entirely. The role of teachers in guiding, mentoring, and providing emotional support to students remains essential. Ensuring that AI is used for good in the education sector requires collaboration between stakeholders across industries to develop responsible AI frameworks and equitable strategies for AI integration in education. With responsible implementation, AI can become a valuable tool in enhancing educational outcomes and empowering learners from India in the 21st century.
(This article is authored by Duolingo English Test).
