{
  "id": 17786979,
  "title": "Ghana must not confuse access to AI tools with readiness for AI-powered education – KNUST AI coordinator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ghana-must-not-confuse-access-to-ai-tools-with-readiness-for-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T11:20:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-must-not-confuse-access-to-ai-tools-with-readiness-for-ai-powered-education-knust-ai-coordinator/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prof. Eric Appau Asante, the Coordinator of AI Courses at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has urged Ghana to establish clear regulations for using artificial intelligence (AI) in education, cautioning that merely gaining access to the technology does not ensure its effective integration into teaching and learning. Prof. Asante emphasized the importance of responsible and ethical adoption of AI, warning against poorly regulated technologies being embedded in educational practices without considering their impact. During his speech at the 17th congregation of Wesley College of Education, Prof. Asante highlighted the need for teachers to develop AI competence while preserving their professional judgment to guide the learning process. He stressed that while familiarity with AI tools is essential, ethical responsibility is equally critical.\n\nProf. Asante cautioned against over-reliance on AI, urging teachers to maintain their wisdom, critical thinking, and professional judgment. He explained that while AI can enhance teaching efficiency, reduce errors, and align practices with international standards, its benefits hinge on effective usage. Prof. Asante cautioned that indiscriminate use of AI without assessing output quality and accuracy could undermine the technology's advantages in the education sector. He also expressed concerns about potential educational inequalities, warning that AI integration could exacerbate disparities between well-resourced urban schools and rural institutions with limited digital infrastructure and resources. Prof. Asante argued that AI adoption should prioritize measures ensuring equitable access to its benefits across all schools.",
  "summary": "The Coordinator of AI Courses at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Eric Appau Asante, has called for practical national and institutional guidelines to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, warning that access to the technology alone does not guarantee its effective integration into teaching and learning.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}