A global debate on the future of education and the role of educators is unfolding as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes every aspect of our lives. As AI permeates classrooms—from universities to corporate learning programs—many are left wondering: Will AI replace teachers? The short answer is no. But the longer explanation is more nuanced—and more optimistic.
In his essay, The Turing Trap: The Promise & Peril of Human-Like Artificial Intelligence, Stanford professor and leading voice in AI ethics Erik Brynjolfsson warns against prioritizing automation over augmentation. He argues that focusing on augmentation benefits not just workers but society as a whole. The same is true for education.
