Artificial Intelligence is changing the education sector globally, providing ways that make learning easy to access. Most Asian countries, like China, Japan, and Singapore, incorporated AI in education sectors, showing its ability to customize learning and address current challenges. Meanwhile, education in Pakistan is still facing major challenges like poor infrastructure and socio-economic and policy strategy, which highlights the need to explore the potential of AI. This article examines the potential of AI to revolutionize Pakistan’s education system, existing challenges, and the position of AI in the coming years.
The Role of AI in Pakistan’s Education Sector
Emerging Trend
AI is taking a position in Pakistan’s education through online learning platforms and AI tools. Initiatives like DigiSkills and Khan Academy are teaching people with digital skills, and institutions like NUST and UET Lahore are offering different ranges of digital courses at different stages (Ahmad et al., 2021). These programs are designed to prepare students for the digital world and allow them to learn modern skills for survival in today’s job market.
COVID-19 as a Catalyst
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed AI into the spotlight in education. For instance, The City School teamed up with AI platforms like Century to keep learning going during lockdowns. This situation showed how helpful AI can be in tackling challenges like limited physical access to........