AI vs ai: how artificial won’t replace authentic

Love it, hate it. Rely on it, ignore it. Explore it, avoid it. Ask it everything, block it instantly. Let it help you, swear it’s plotting against you. Whether you like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Maybe the dichotomy that matters is whether we welcome it or we fear it, but fear what? AI is not going to replace you as a teacher and there are plenty of reasons why it won’t.

In 2025 and 2026, UNESCO launched the global ‘Teachers cannot be coded’ campaign, stating that while AI reshapes education, it cannot . . .

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Diana Bauducco
Diana Bauducco
Diana Bauducco graduated as an EFL teacher in 2009 and has gained over 15 years of teaching experience, with more than eight years in academic management. Currently, she works in International House London as Academic Manager for the YL division. Diana advocates for innovative educational practices and continuously seeks methodologies that enhance teaching and learning in the EFL classroom, with a focus on creating engaging and dynamic learning environments.