Expert Alexey Goreslavsky: “AI in Schools Will Change How We Think About Knowledge”
Alexey Goreslavsky, head of the Institute for Internet Development, says artificial intelligence in education could make searching for information more important than memorizing it.
Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction — it’s entering Russian schools and universities, raising heated debates among teachers and parents. AI tools can generate educational materials and even help students with homework, but do they support learning or undermine independent thinking?
Proponents of AI in education highlight its vast potential. The technology is already used to create teaching content, from illustrations to entire animated series—like How the Cunning Fox Shared the Harvest with the Hares, produced entirely by a neural network. For students, AI can serve as a personal assistant that streamlines information searches, freeing them to focus on problem-solving instead of routine tasks.
Skeptics warn of the risks of overreliance. Easy access to ready-made answers, they argue, could sap motivation for independent study. Goreslavsky compared it to taxi drivers relying on GPS: when the system fails, many are lost.
