AI in Education: Promises and Pitfalls

This chapter explores a $23 million initiative that brings together tech companies and teacher unions to create a training center for integrating artificial intelligence in schools. While the program aims to optimize teaching through AI tools for lesson planning and grading, it raises concerns about corporatization, data privacy, and the potential negative impacts on critical thinking skills. Educators share their experiences, highlighting both the benefits of AI and the necessity for responsible training and ethical use in the classroom.