Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Assessing Advantages and Disadvantages for Learning Outcomes and Pedagogical Practices

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education sector is leading to a transformation in education. Whereas AI has a number of advantages like individualized learning and efficiency, it also poses some challenges involving ethics and human interaction. This paper will explore the potentials of AI applied to education, discuss its drawbacks, and review future trends that will shape the learning landscape. The article evaluated the pros and cons of AI in education, based on the views of fifty academics from different universities using a mixed method approach. The conclusions brought out of the analysis are in line with similar studies existing in the literature. For academics, the integration of AI has many positives aspects on the learning–teaching process including improvement in skills and competences of students. The findings reveal a strong correlation between participants' awareness of AI-related risks in education and their perceptions of AI's impact on the college education system, emphasizing the intricate link between awareness and attitudes towards AI in education. While the negative aspects brought out from the research are linked to generalizability. The contribution to be drawn from the results of this research is mainly empirical and practical. These opinions should be used as resources for managers, policy makers and researchers suggesting avenues for future research to broaden the scope and include diverse educational contexts