UNVEILING POWER DYNAMICS IN AI-ENABLED EDUCATION: A FOUCAULDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Khanyisile Twabu
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Khanyisile Twabu: University of South Africa, South Africa

Annals of the University of Craiova, Series Psychology, Pedagogy, 2024, vol. 46, issue 2, 162-176

Abstract: This paper explores the complex interplay between artificial intelligence (AI) and education through Michel Foucault's governmentality theory. It investigates how AI affects power dynamics, knowledge dissemination, surveillance, and individual agency in educational contexts. By applying Foucault's concepts of biopower, disciplinary power, and control, the paper uncovers the intricacies of AI in learning environments. It stresses the importance of ethical governance, critical reflection, and responsible decision-making in utilising AI for education. The analysis highlights the need to understand AI's influence on knowledge formation, educational hierarchies, and student experiences. It examines surveillance in AIpowered education, revealing control and regulation nuances. The paper emphasises addressing power imbalances, ensuring privacy, and promoting transparency in AI-driven education. It contributes to discussions on technology's ethical and practical implications in education, calling for strategies that prioritise student well-being, equity, and empowerment as technology evolves.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence in education; Power Dynamics; Educational Surveillance technology; Michel Foucault's governmentality. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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