AI and the Evolution of High-Stakes Testing | SOT Events Edition XVII | Karachi 2024

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of educational assessments, offering a shift from rigid, one-size-fits-all testing methods to more dynamic, personalised evaluations. Through AI, assessments can adapt in real time to a student’s strengths and weaknesses, providing a more accurate picture of their learning needs and progress.

However, as AI becomes more integrated into high-stakes testing—such as university entrance exams or professional certification tests—serious concerns arise around data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and the risk of inherent biases influencing outcomes. These challenges require careful navigation to ensure that AI-driven assessments do not replicate or amplify existing inequities - linguistic, ethnic, and racial, among others - within the education system.

This panel discussion looks at the transformative potential of AI in high-stakes testing, exploring how it can create a more adaptive, student-centred approach while addressing the ethical dilemmas and technical hurdles involved. The conversation seeks to uncover how AI can be harnessed to enhance fairness and accuracy, ultimately aiming to redefine how we evaluate student success.

Moderator: Dr Sohail Naqvi
Panellists: Sara (AI Avatar), Iain Riley, Kathryn Booth, Ismail Sabry, Emily Bell

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