March 14, 2025 – Japan has started using artificial intelligence (AI) teachers in classrooms to assist human educators. These AI assistants can answer student questions, grade assignments, and even provide personalized learning plans. The technology aims to help teachers focus more on interactive lessons and emotional support for students.

However, not everyone is excited about AI in education. Some worry that over-reliance on technology could reduce human interaction and make education less personal. Others believe AI could be a valuable tool in helping students learn at their own pace.

With AI becoming more common in daily life, many are questioning how much technology should be involved in education.

Discussion Questions:

1. Do you think AI teachers can be as good as human teachers? Why or why not?
   
   

2. What are some advantages and disadvantages of using AI in classrooms?
   
   

3. Should schools replace some human teachers with AI, or just use AI as a tool?
   
   

4. How do you think AI will change education in the next 20 years?
   
   

5. Would you prefer to be taught by an AI or a human teacher? Why?
   
   

6. Can AI ever understand students’ emotions the way human teachers do?
   
   

7. How do you think AI could be used in schools in a way that benefits everyone?

Japan Introduces AI Teachers in Classrooms