Plans to Leverage of Artificial Intelligence Technology to Support Learning for Students

Miss Rachel Ong asked the Minister for Education whether there are plans to leverage on Artificial Intelligence technology similar to ChatGPT to support learning for students who may not have access to tutoring services or to complement the current education system.

Students who require additional support in their learning have access to a range of support structures and programmes both physically and virtually, such as learning support programmes and after-school remedial lessons in smaller groups. In addition, students have access to a rich repository of resources in the Singapore Student Learning Space that they can use for self-directed learning.

ChatGPT and similar tools can be a useful tool to complement their learning. For example, students can use ChatGPT to explain concepts, to generate questions for practice, and to identify errors in their work. However, students should not use ChatGPT on its own as a substitute for guidance by their teachers as AI tools like ChatGPT can provide inaccurate or biased output, and they would have to critically assess the accuracy and objectivity of its output.

Our educators will continue to provide learning support to all students, through planning for engaging learning experiences, including technology-mediated learning ones where appropriate. The Ministry of Education will continue to guide teachers on the appropriate use of technological tools, and schools will also continue to equip students with digital literacy skills to enable them to harness technology confidently and effectively.