Teachers are unlikely to be completely replaced by artificial intelligence, but certain teaching jobs may take a hit. In particular, the following aspects:
1. Repetitive work. The repetitive work of setting up exercises, correcting homework, and writing exams can be easily replaced by AI. Artificial intelligence can batch generate test papers and assignments, and can also be automatically corrected.
2. Standardized teaching. Standardized teaching, such as teaching standard knowledge and skills, or teaching large classes in a uniform way, is also easier to be replaced by AI. Artificial intelligence can realize large-scale knowledge dissemination through online courses and teaching materials.
But the real work of teaching involves stimulating students' interest in learning, guiding them through their studies, personalizing their guidance, and cultivating their social skills and morals, all of which are difficult for AI to completely replace. Teachers' work in the future may focus more on these aspects, but it is unlikely to be completely replaced in the short term.
As for why teachers will be the first to be impacted, there are several reasons:
1. Teachers undertake a single job, more focused on the transfer of knowledge, these jobs are easier to be replaced by artificial intelligence. Primary and secondary school teachers will be the first to be affected.
2. Existing AI and online education tools are more suitable for young people, and older people are less able to accept new technologies, so teachers will be affected first.
3. Educational institutions can reduce costs by introducing new technologies to replace some of their teachers. Teachers will be more affected because they are usually paid more.
4. Old teaching methods and approaches can be replaced with lower AI and technology. Teachers with new teaching philosophies will be more comfortable with and utilize the new technology and will be less affected.
So, overall, teachers are unlikely to be completely replaced, but some adjustments to teaching and teaching positions may occur. Teachers who adapt to new technologies, change their teaching philosophy, and focus their work on instructing and motivating students will be less likely to be affected. But in the near term, veteran teachers' jobs and positions may be affected by the new technology first.