Andi Asrifan, Isumarni Isumarni
AI in education is often opposed due to historical skepticism, institutional inertia, cultural conservatism, and concerns about professional identity and autonomy. This opposition varies by educational context and stakeholder, hindering the deployment of AI. Collaboration with schools, intensive professional development to improve AI literacy, and clear ethical frameworks that prioritize openness, equity, and inclusivity are needed to overcome these challenges. Rethinking competition as human- AI collaboration can turn resistance into proactive involvement and innovation. This analysis reveals the complexity of resistance and offers practical suggestions, based on global case studies, for overcoming traditional barriers to AI integration. To enhance teaching and learning, AI should be utilized responsibly, sustainably, and equitably in education. © 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia; Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang, Indonesia
