Generative Neural Networks in Education with Focus on Opportunities, Risks, and Implementation Problems
AUTHORS
Anastasia Viktorovna Petrova,Faculty of Education and Digital Pedagogy, Saint Petersburg National Research University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Elena Mikhailovna Volkovа,Department of Information Technologies in Education, Ural State Digital University, Yekaterinburg, Russia
Dmitry Alexandrovich Sokolov,Institute of Artificial Intelligence Studies, Novosibirsk Research Center, Novosibirsk, Russia
ABSTRACT
This study examines the emerging role of generative neural networks in modern education, focusing on their pedagogical potential and the significant challenges of integrating them. Using an empirical research design, the study combines survey data, semi-structured interviews with experts, and document analysis to investigate how generative models influence the quality of educational content, teacher–student interaction, and institutional practices. The findings highlight key opportunities, including enhanced content generation, personalized learning support, greater efficiency in academic tasks, and new possibilities for creative and research-oriented instruction. At the same time, the study identifies critical risks related to content accuracy, data security, privacy, algorithmic bias, and threats to academic integrity. The results also reveal widespread gaps in institutional readiness, including insufficient policies, limited technical competence, and inadequate training for both teachers and students. Overall, the study concludes that while generative neural networks hold substantial promise for enriching learning environments, their successful implementation requires ethical oversight, regulatory frameworks, and the redesign of pedagogical approaches. Effective adoption depends not only on technological innovation but also on the development of clear institutional strategies that support responsible and meaningful use of generative AI in education.
KEYWORDS
Neural networks, Generative neural networks, Modern education, Innovative technologies in education
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