Negative Impacts of AI on Education: A Critical Approach and Contemporary Challenges

We live in an age where artificial intelligence has permeated our daily lives in many ways. One area in which artificial intelligence has penetrated is education. Its rapid development has significantly impacted the field of education, creating new opportunities but also raising serious concerns. This article systematically examines the negative impacts of artificial intelligence on the educational process, focusing on issues such as the decline in critical thinking, students’ dependence on algorithmic tools, issues of academic integrity, inequalities in access, ethical issues such as the rise in school bullying and the fostering of empathy, the legal issues these problems entail, and the implications for the role of the teacher. It is truly alarming how much daily life in schools, as well as the out-of-school lives of pupils and teachers, has been affected by artificial intelligence. Through a review of recent literature, we can see that the uncontrolled integration of artificial intelligence is very likely to undermine fundamental pedagogical principles, making a critical and balanced approach necessary.