Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly the driving technological force of
the 21st century and is expected to virtually transform every sector, if not human
endeavours at large. It would be premature to assume that AI will have no impact on
education, as it can pave the way for new methods of learning and teaching by
reorganising classrooms or making them obsolete. The application of AI in education
may bring about insights into how learning happens and can alter the way learning is
assessed. AI has begun to exhibit its effect, acting as an assisting tool for both students
and teachers. Studies demonstrate a positive impact of AI on education in the near
future. It is currently changing the education sector, but it has yet to demonstrate its
true potential. AI will affect education in three major ways. On the learning front, the
strength of AI is its personalization, universal access, and generation of smart content,
which will aid students in understanding concepts efficiently. Secondly, AI can assist
tutors in reducing their workload by automating activities such as grading and
assessment. In this way, teachers will be able to shift their entire focus to student
learning. Moreover, with the AI system, administrative activities such as registration,
course allocation, and staff recruitment are expected to decline. By virtue of this, AI
can reduce the educators’ burden of performing manual operations. To reap the benefits
of AI transformations in education, teachers and students should be prepared to utilize
AI programmes effectively through training. Against this backdrop, the chapter will
discuss AI in education, its history, opportunities, and challenges.