Experts see huge potential for AI tools like ChatGPT in schools

After extensive research, education experts in Germany are convinced that chatbots such as ChatGPT could be a major asset in classroom – but only from certain ages and if certain rules are followed. — Photo: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa

BERLIN: The use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT-based Copilot and Google's Bard has great potential in schools, according to new research from leading education experts in Germany.

However, there are many prerequisites and conditions for the responsible use of these tools to promote learning, according to a paper from Germany's Standing Scientific Commission (SWK) on education policy.