Investigating the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Lifelong Learning for Information Technology Students at a University of Technology

This theoretical paper examines the role of artificial intelligence as a tool for supporting the lifelong learning of students in Internet Technologies. With the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, education can be transformed through customized and flexible active learning. However, integrating artificial intelligence into Internet Technologies is a challenge, including coping with rapid technological change, lack of proper infrastructure, addressing the issues of varied learning, securing data privacy, and integrating artificial intelligence with existing educational frameworks. To do these things, the paper employed Activity Theory as a lens to explore the possibilities of AI as a learning mediator in social, cultural and historical settings, where communities and societies have a relation and attachment to learning. As a framework, Activity Theory was used to understand the relationship among students, artificial intelligence applications and their learning contexts, and how they affect students’ participation and level of learning. This study is based on secondary data to investigate the role of artificial intelligence in lifelong learning for Information Technology students. Literature was sought from different databases, including Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus. The study stresses the importance of adapting artificial intelligence applications to different educational settings to maximize their effectiveness. It highlights that, when thoughtfully integrated, artificial intelligence can significantly enhance lifelong learning for Internet Technologies students, who must continually adapt to rapidly changing technological advancements. The argument premised in this paper is that artificial intelligence used in internet technologies has the potential to promote lifelong learning among university students. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Internet Technologies, Activity Theory, Lifelong Learning, Information Technology