Deploying AI as Teachers in the Rural Areas of Ghana

AI is the science of making machines does things that require intelligence. It involves building computer programs that aim at performing tasks that require some intelligence. The objective of AI therefore is to make life easier by handling complex and repetitive daily tasks. AI is consequently changing society by reshaping the way things are done. The development of the rural areas of Ghana has been left behind in terms of education. This is attributed to lack of basic amenities, education and infrastructure. Consequently, teachers refuse posting to remote areas of Ghana. This paper proposes the use of AI as teachers in the rural areas of Ghana. In an experiment conducted it was concluded the use of AI and the provision of the needed infrastructure can promote the development of rural areas and ensure sustainable development. This paper therefore outlines the significance of AI and how it can be utilized in the rural areas of Ghana to help bridge the gap that exists between education in the rural and urban areas of Ghana for sustainable development.

Author(s): Patricia Ghann

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