The Narratives of Artificial Intelligence: A Critical View of an Emerging Tool
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Critical analysis, Ethical considerations, Narratives, Artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, Problematising education, Teachers' workAbstract
Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm, and humanity seems to be venturing into uncharted waters. The potential of Artificial Intelligence is still being explored in different sectors. In this desk research, the authors critically analyse and problematise the use of Artificial Intelligence in the educational realm. Ethical dilemmas when employing and relying on Artificial Intelligence are explored from contrasting perspectives. The authors attempt to evoke questions on the reliability, validity, and any possible hidden or silenced narratives in information being provided by large language models such as ChatGPT. The role of the educator as a trailblazer in the ethical and discerning use of Artificial Intelligence is emphasised. In parallel, the paper makes the case for revisiting core issues in education including the need for reappropriation of teachers’ work and slowing down the pace of education to allow for a critical undertaking.
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