A Māori AI specialist says Artificial Intelligence technology is here to stay, so it is essential for educators to identify the pros and cons, then lead accordingly.
Schools across various levels are contemplating how students might use AI and whether the tool should be banned outright.
Co-director of the AI Institute Māori at Waikato University, Te Taka Keegan, says education departments need to be aware of the implications of AI in their schools.
He says his department held discussions on Tuesday, considering when AI can or cannot be used.
“We as a computer science department, are just taking it on a case-by-case situation at the moment, and we’re aware that it’s out there and students are using it, but we don’t want it to affect the ability to think and form ideas for themselves,” says Keegan.
