AI use in literature education sparks ethical debate in Vietnam

The use of generative artificial intelligence in Vietnamese literature education has sparked debate regarding ethical and legal boundaries. Teachers are increasingly using AI to create videos of deceased authors, such as Vũ Trọng Phụng and poet Y Phương, allowing these figures to virtually introduce their works and biographies to students.

While these tools can make lessons more engaging, they raise significant questions among parents, students, and educators. Key concerns include potential copyright violations when using the likeness and voices of deceased individuals, as well as the impact on students' critical thinking. There is an ongoing discussion about whether AI-generated content might ‘frame’ or limit a student's imagination and independent thought compared to traditional literary analysis.