Half of German Teachers Now Use AI Tools in Schools

A new study reveals growing adoption of AI in education, though opinions remain divided on its role in classrooms.

A Bitkom survey found that 51% of teachers in Germany have used AI tools like ChatGPT for educational purposes.
Despite the increasing use of AI, 39% of teachers believe it should not have a place in schools.
80% of educators agree that students should be taught how to use AI effectively.
The Digitalpakt Schule has significantly improved digital infrastructure, but teachers call for continued funding to avoid technology becoming obsolete.
Challenges such as teacher shortages and lack of a clear digital strategy are seen as major hurdles to further integration of AI in education.