The AI Revolution in Education: Will AI Replace or Assist Teachers in Higher Education?

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This paper explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, specifically its capacity to replace or assist human teachers.

• By reviewing relevant literature and analysing survey data from students and teachers, the study provides a comprehensive perspective on the future role of educators in the face of advancing AI technologies.
• Findings suggest that although some believe AI may eventually replace teachers, the majority of participants argue that human teachers possess unique qualities, such as critical thinking, creativity, and emotions, which make them irreplaceable.
• The study also emphasizes the importance of social-emotional competencies developed through human interactions, which AI technologies cannot currently replicate.