Ghana’s Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the responsible and well-regulated use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, stressing that technology must support not replace human judgement and critical thinking.
The Minister made these remarks while attending a high-level summit on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education in London. The summit brought together global policymakers, education leaders, and technology experts to discuss the safe use of AI and the need for clear standards to guide its application in teaching and learning.
Speaking during a panel discussion, Hon. Iddrisu highlighted the growing potential of AI to assist teachers and enhance learning outcomes for students. However, he cautioned against over-reliance on technology, emphasizing that essential human cognitive abilities such as judgement, creativity, and critical thinking cannot be substituted by generative AI systems.
“AI should complement human agency, not replace it,” the Minister noted, underscoring the central role of teachers and learners in the educational process.
He further advocated for the development of strong legislative and policy frameworks to regulate the use of AI in education. According to him, such measures are necessary to protect human agency, ensure ethical use of technology, and guide the responsible integration of AI into classrooms.
Hon. Iddrisu reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to embracing innovation in education, while ensuring that technological advancement remains aligned with human values and educational goals.
