Why AI will not Democratize Education: a Critical Pragmatist Perspective

The paper argues that current commercial AI undermines democratic education, as defined by Dewey, by prioritizing individualized curriculum mastery and teacher automation over fostering communication, collaboration, and participatory learning. It also suggests alternative AI applications—like simulations, worldview exposure, and teacher augmentation—to better support democratic educational goals.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13347-025-00883-8