‘A double-edged sword’: Why some parents have concerns about introducing AI at Primary 4
Assistant Professor Jacqueline Ho, a sociologist of education at Singapore Management University (SMU), pointed to existing research, which has shown how AI can provide customised, on-demand feedback for students. However, this over-reliance on AI can also impede the development of foundational skills such as reading, writing, and thinking. “This is particularly concerning for very young…