Artificial Intelligence transforms global education and teaching practices

Artificial intelligence is driving a profound transformation across global educational systems, impacting everything from primary school inclusion to higher education. In specialized settings, technology such as augmented reality and AI-driven communication systems is being utilized to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), though experts emphasize that pedagogical training is more critical than the tools themselves.

In higher education, the integration of AI presents a dual reality. While institutions like Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile and Universidad César Vallejo in Peru are embracing digital transformation through virtual assistants and Google’s Gemini tools, a global debate persists regarding academic integrity and intellectual dependency. Research indicates that while AI adoption is nearly universal among university students, global AI literacy remains in its early stages, with some students reporting difficulty solving problems without technological assistance.

Educational leaders and academics stress that the human connection between teacher and student remains the core of the learning process. The shift is moving the academic focus from what is learned to how it is evaluated, necessitating a redesign of curricula to prevent the atrophy of critical thinking and to ensure the ethical, responsible use of generative tools.