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A journalism educator’s recent firsthand account published in Business Insider is drawing new interest to the practical benefits and cautious optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms, offering a thoughtful look at how digital tools like ChatGPT can empower teachers while highlighting irreplaceable human aspects of education. The story, based on the experiences of a media ethics and English teacher in the United States, is sparking conversations among Thailand’s educators and policymakers on how best to harness AI’s potential for Thai schools and learners (Business Insider).

A recent Business Insider feature examines a US journalism educator’s careful, practical view of bringing AI into the classroom. The piece highlights how AI can save prep time and tailor learning, while underscoring that empathy, judgment, and genuine teacher-student connection remain irreplaceable. Thai educators see this as a reminder that AI should support, not replace, effective teaching.

The author, who has taught primary and secondary students, began with skepticism toward tools like ChatGPT. Common concerns—plagiarism, ethics, and overreliance on technology—mirror debates in Thai schools. Over time, she discovered that AI could ease lesson planning, tutoring, and curriculum adaptation, allowing teachers to invest more energy in mentoring students.