Opinion | Are Nepali schools ready for the AI takeover?
Summary
Nepali schools are increasingly grappling with students’ rapid adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT, raising concerns about copied assignments, weaker focus and poor exam performance. The piece argues that Nepal needs curriculum reform, teacher training and a clear implementation plan to use AI responsibly in classrooms.
Key Points
- AI use is spreading quickly among Nepali secondary school students, especially for assignments and classroom tasks.
- The article warns that overreliance on AI is weakening creativity, focus, memory and exam performance.
- Nepal’s National AI Policy 2025 opens the door for AI education, but schools lack clear implementation and evaluation guidelines.
- The author calls for curriculum reform, teacher training and AI-friendly teaching methods rather than an outright ban.
