AXIOS March 27, 2024
Educators are split on whether artificial intelligence will help or hinder their careers, according to results of a study by the AI Education Project, first shared with Axios.
Why it matters: Education has been touted as one of the areas that could benefit the most from AI, yet the advent of ChatGPT and other tools has also added fresh challenges for teachers already stretched thin.
By the numbers: The study, which surveyed more than 1,000 K-12 teachers and administrators, found nearly half of respondents believe AI won’t significantly affect their employment opportunities.
- About 28% believe that AI will be a boon to their careers, while 25% believe the impact will be negative.
- Less-experienced educators were mostly likely to be...