Authenticating Intelligence: Preventing AI from Hijacking Education

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape every aspect of life, education is at a critical juncture. Authenticating Intelligence offers a fresh, balanced perspective on the role AI can—and should—play in the classroom. Dr. Stephen J. Aguilar, a former middle school teacher and current educational technology scholar, explores the opportunities AI presents while highlighting the limitations that are often overlooked. He argues that AI should focus on enhancing, rather than replacing, the human elements of teaching and learning.

This book is for anyone interested in understanding AI’s role in education—students of educational technology, educators adapting to new tools, policymakers seeking practical guidance, and parents curious about how AI affects their children’s learning environments. Authenticating Intelligence offers insights into how to thoughtfully integrate AI into education, ensuring that innovation is paired ethical responsibility and pragmatism.