The Ethical Influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Religious Education: Implications, Challenges, and Innovative Perspectives on the Merdeka Curriculum

Authors

  • Az-Zahra Aulya Salsabila Master of Shari’a Law , Sharia and Law Faculty, State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga
  • Azizah Fathur Rohiem Master of Islamic Education Management, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Independent Curriculum, religion education, Ethical Influence

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of religious education on the Merdeka curriculum using the five force analysis theory which intends to identify the challenges and opportunities that will arise in integrating AI into the independent curriculum. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach at several Islamic educational institutions. The research informants are several educators in Islamic educational institutions. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and analysis of Merdeka curriculumdocuments. The results of the study show that the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) in religious education in the Merdeka curriculumwith a five-force analysis, the use of AI is the result of rapid technological developments. The use of AI can help create interactive and adaptive learning experiences. Implications The use of AI for a student has positive and negative implications. Positively, AI can help educators design more effective learning strategies and help educators research more quickly and efficiently. Learners can access material in a way that is appropriate to learning. However, the negative implication is that there is a potential change in the role of educators with technology, as well as risks related to the privacy and security of student data. Challenge, Integrating AI in religious education requires in-depth knowledge and maintaining a balance between the use of technology and in-depth human interaction in religious learning, and technical risks such as AI integrity errors against religious concepts, therefore the need for deeper human interaction. Innovative Perspective, the application of AI in religious education in the Merdeka curriculumcan open doors for various innovative perspectives such as developing learning platforms.

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2024-03-07

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Salsabila, A.-Z. A., & Rohiem, A. F. (2024). The Ethical Influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Religious Education: Implications, Challenges, and Innovative Perspectives on the Merdeka Curriculum. Proceeding International Conference on Religion, Science and Education, 3, 81–88. Retrieved from https://sunankalijaga.org/prosiding/index.php/icrse/article/view/1160

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