Will AI Replace Teachers?

The twenty-first century has witnessed one of the most rapid technological evolutions in human history.

- Himangshu Ranjan Bhuyan

Among the most ground-breaking of these advancements is the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a domain once confined to science fiction but now deeply embedded in our daily lives. Al has transformed industries ranging from healthcare to finance, agriculture to transportation. Naturally, the realm of education has not been immune to this wave. As Al-powered tools and systems increasingly become part of classrooms and curricula, a pressing and often provocative question emerges: Will Al replace teachers?

To engage with this question, it is essential to understand the extent of Al's current influence in education and its potential trajectory. Al applications in education are manifold: adaptive learning platforms that adjust to a student's pace and level, virtual tutors available 24/7, automated grading systems that provide instant feedback, and predictive analytics that help institutions identify at-risk students. These innovations enhance efficiency, accessibility, and personalization in education—an achievement long sought after in traditional classroom settings.

Moreover, during unprecedented disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, Al-driven technologies played a crucial role in sustaining educational continuity, offering remote learning solutions when physical classrooms became inaccessible.