AI has the potential to transform education, offering tools that personalise learning and improve teaching efficiency. However Gaelscoileanna, Irish-language schools, face unique challenges when it comes to integrating these technologies.
In a recent Irish Times article, ADAPT DCU Researcher Dr. Michał Wieczorek and Dr. Eamon Costello explained how AI tools are typically developed for larger markets, primarily in English. This makes it difficult for Gaelscoileanna to access high-quality, Irish-language AI solutions. The alternative is adopting subpar AI tools, which may not fully support the nuances of the Irish language, potentially putting students in these schools at a disadvantage compared to their peers in English-speaking institutions.
Gaelscoileanna are left with a tough choice, embrace these limited tools or risk missing out on the benefits of AI altogether. To prevent these schools from being left behind, the authors argue for greater investment in Irish-language AI development.
For the full article by Dr. Michał Wieczorek and Dr. Eamon Costello, visit The Irish Times here.
