UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTORS’ PERSPECTIVES ON PROS AND CONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION

The article discussed the opinions of University teachers on the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI) usage in the educational process involving 8 participants. Based on the interviews with university teachers, both positive and negative aspects of using AI in education are analyzed in the context of rapid technological progress and the introduction of artificial intelligence into different spheres of life, including education. And it is important to understand how the academic community perceives these changes. Among the advantages, are improved quality of education, increased efficiency of educational materials, and individualized and immersive learning experiences to cost-effective and high-quality instruction, help in reducing time, etc. However, along with this, problems are also identified, such as the risk of reducing the role of the teacher, the threat of losing critical thinking in students, making students less communicative, and the possible impact on academic integrity. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be integrated into many different sectors, its use in education is both welcomed and questioned. While AI can alter educational environments, it also has some drawbacks that must be carefully considered to create a balanced and successful instructional setting.