GenAI in Education: Panacea or Pandora's Box? [招待講演]
M Fahim Ferdous Khan
2025 16th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning (IC4e), held in conjunction with 2025 10th International Conference on Marketing, Business and Trade (ICMBT 2025) 2025年04月 口頭発表(招待・特別) 一橋大学一橋講堂 Co-sponsored by Beijing Spring Institute of Education (China) and Northeast Normal University (China). Hosted by Kyushu University (Japan)
Abstract: Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly transforming numerous sectors, and education stands poised to be significantly impacted. In this talk, we explore the transformative potential of GenAI in revolutionizing the education industry. GenAI has the unprecedented ability to personalize learning experiences, democratize access to quality education, and support educators in creating engaging and interactive content. Its promise as a catalyst for innovation and inclusiveness positions GenAI as a potential panacea for many of the challenges faced by modern education systems.
However, alongside these optimistic prospects, we must also address the accompanying Pandora's box: risks and ethical considerations that come with this powerful technology. Potential dangers, such as data privacy concerns, biases in AI-generated content, and the erosion of critical thinking skills, will be examined. In particular, the latter half of the talk will showcase an example from our ongoing project, demonstrating how multimodal GenAI can be harnessed for inquiry-based and self-paced programming education in a cost-effective manner without compromising the essence of learning.
The goal is not to simply embrace or reject GenAI in education, but to explore how we can leverage its transformative power responsibly, ensuring that it becomes a tool for empowerment and equitable access to quality education for all. This talk aims to spark a constructive dialogue about the future of learning with GenAI, exploring how we can unlock its full potential while carefully managing the inherent risks.