Principal’s contribution to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Pamekasan

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in boarding schools is not just following the trend of the demands of changing times but has significant potential in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of boarding school activities both administration and learning. This study examines the vital role of Principal as a leader of boarding schools in Banyuanyar Pamekasan Madura in encouraging innovation in boarding school education by developing administrative systems and learning methods using technology including AI without sacrificing the traditional values of boarding schools that characterize it. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with principal, teachers, and santri, as well as direct observation and analysis of relevant documents. The results show that the use of AI technology makes administration and learning activities in boarding schools easier, more effective, and more efficient. Principal as the leader in Boarding school Banyuanyar asked the boarding school administrators and teachers to use AI based on the principle of benefits, considering that the use of technology in boarding school is limited. The use of AI in Boarding School Banyuanyar concentrates on administration, learning, and research activities. This study aims to unravel the role of Principal as a boarding school leader in integrating AI, the strategic steps to be taken to use AI, and his active role in building an AI-based administration, learning, and research system in the boarding school.