Risks of Over-reliance on AI in Education

Over-reliance on AI in education poses a serious challenge in 2026, potentially leading to educational and social problems. Manifestations of over-reliance: - Declining ability to think independently - Weak creative problem-solving skills - Loss of basic skills like manual calculation - Complete dependence on automated solutions - Declining confidence in personal abilities Learning risks: 1. Declining critical and analytical thinking 2. Weak inquiry and research ability 3. Loss of self-learning skills 4. Blind reliance on automated results 5. Declining scientific curiosity and exploration Impact on teachers: - Reducing importance of teacher role - Loss of traditional teaching skills - Excessive reliance on technology - Declining human interaction - Weak personal relationships with students Social problems: - Increased social isolation - Declining human interaction - Loss of social skills - Weak personal communication - Erosion of traditional educational values Impact on creativity: - Declining originality and innovation - Reliance on programmed solutions - Weak personal expression - Loss of experimentation ability - Restricted imagination and creativity Psychological risks: - Increased anxiety when technology fails - Weak self-confidence - Psychological dependence on machines - Declining self-esteem - Fear of direct confrontation Assessment problems: - Difficulty distinguishing real from automated abilities - Declining grade credibility - Not measuring basic skills - Inflated false results - Loss of traditional assessment standards Proposed solutions: - Setting clear limits for AI usage - Developing critical thinking skills - Maintaining balance between technology and humanity - Training teachers on optimal usage - Enhancing basic and traditional skills Prevention strategies: - Teaching students when to use technology - Developing critical awareness toward AI - Enhancing traditional learning alongside technical - Creating balanced learning environments - Measuring and evaluating appropriate usage Future recommendations: - Developing clear usage policies - Creating ethical standards for application - Continuous training for teachers and students - Monitoring usage impacts - Developing balanced educational alternatives