The “jury is out” on the potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has heard. Mullingar Community College art teacher and TUI executive member Joe Rayfus co-ordinates an AI classroom assistant pilot programme across schools in Ireland. It’s a whole new world,” Rayfus told The Irish Times on Wednesday. Equating its growth to the beginnings of social media, Rayfus said AI could quickly become “the wild, wild west”. It comes as Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton announced the establishment of an AI in schools external advisory taskforce during the annual teachers conferences.

Source: The Irish Times April 08, 2026 20:38 UTC