On July 16 each year, Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day is celebrated. With discoveries in healthcare, tech and science, Artificial intelligence provides the possibility of more evolved future. The AI tools dominate the industry making the life of humans much easier. Right from travel to navigation to smart phone apps, AI has taken the planet by storm and it looks set to transform the future as well. The foundations of AI reach back to many years although many believe that AI only emerged in the recent decade. In order to celebrate the history as well as accomplishments of AI tech and create awareness regarding its current as well as future use cases in human life, AI Appreciation Day was created.

“In the space of education and skilling, I think AI is going to be revolutionary in its ability to provide a robust system of support for teachers and youths. Especially when it comes to balancing administrative duties such as attendance, assessments, corrections, and making creative assignments. This will allow them to focus more on how to make learning a more exciting and fun process,” says Manav Subodh, Managing Director, 1M1B (One Million for One Billion).

AI will generate 58 million AI jobs in 2024 as per World Economic Forum research on the future of Jobs. AI has the potential to enhance and increase the efficiency of industries significantly while also improving the job which humans can accomplish. AI will free up the human worker to mainly focus on jobs/tasks which need creativity as well as empathy among the other skills when it takes over dangerous duties or mundane tasks. On the occasion of AI Appreciation day, let us look at how can Artificial Intelligence prepare the students for future careers and how it can help them in developing the essential skills by rendering career guidance.

Skill Development

Education platforms that are driven by AI assist students in developing critical skills which include data analysis, problem solving & critical thinking. Coding platforms such as Code.org & Codeacademy leverage artificial intelligence for teaching programming languages by fostering computational thinking as well as digital literacy. And these skills are crucial for future careers in an increasingly technology-driven world.

“AI-enabled edtech platforms are the future of learning. They offer several benefits that can help students learn more effectively and efficiently. As AI continues to develop, these platforms will become even more powerful and versatile. This will make them an essential tool for students who are looking to get the most out of their education,” says Beas Dev Ralhan, CEO, Next Education.

Career Guidance

Career guidance tools powered by Artificial Intelligence assist students to explore potential career paths & making informed decisions about their future. Platforms such as MycareerShines as well as Pymetrics leverage AI for accessing the strengths of students, their interests, & preferences for matching them with the career options which suits their educational pathways. Therefore, such personalized guidance helps students in setting realistic goals & pursue careers which are aligned with their abilities as well as interests.

“Schools, particularly students in higher classes require frequent assessments. However, they often lack the infrastructure and devices for large-scale, simultaneous exams. They rely on the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) model, where students use their own devices, sometimes from home, which makes manual proctoring difficult,” says Ashish Chaturvedi, Founder of School Diary.

“AI-proctored examination solutions address these challenges. Schools can conduct numerous exams anytime while ensuring fairness. Students benefit by taking exams from home and at convenient times, maintaining equal opportunities as those taking exams in person. AI proctored exams also decentralize the examination process, allowing schools to offer realistic exam practice frequently, while ensuring fairness,” he adds.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the education sector by offering personalized learning experiences, streamlining administrative tasks, teaching methods as well as preparing the students for their future careers. The integration of AI in education today has helped students in various ways, some of which include making learning more effective, engaging as well as accessible.

“By embracing AI-driven digitization and automation, India can pave the way for improved governance, enhanced customer experiences, advanced manufacturing practices, accessible healthcare, quality education, sustainable agriculture, and efficient transportation systems,” says Anwar Hussain, Director of AI/ML & DevSecOps, CriticalRiver.

As Artificial intelligence technology continues to grow and evolve the impact of this technology on the field of education is anticipated to grow rapidly which would further enhance the learning experiences as well as outcomes for students around the world.