ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION: HELPER OR RIVAL FOR TEACHERS
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the education sector by automating administrative tasks, enhancing personalized learning, and optimizing the efficiency of knowledge acquisition. However, concerns persist regarding its potential impact on educators, particularly regarding job security and pedagogical effectiveness. This study explores whether AI functions as an assistant or a competitor to teachers. Through a qualitative analysis of academic literature, expert insights, and empirical case studies, this research examines AI’s contributions to education, its limitations, and its broader implications for the teaching profession. The findings suggest that AI enhances efficiency in lesson delivery, assessment automation, and adaptive learning while lacking the human-centric qualities necessary for fostering emotional intelligence, creativity, and mentorship. The study concludes that AI should be embraced as a complementary tool rather than a replacement for human instructors, with a focus on ethical and pedagogical considerations in its implementation.