Opportunities and challenges of synergy between artificial intelligence and university education: a critical and reflective look at the digital divide, inclusion, and equity in Venezuela

Abstract

This essay aims to analyze the opportunities and challenges of the synergy between artificial intelligence and university education from a critical and reflective perspective, with an emphasis on the digital divide, inclusion, and equity in the Venezuelan context. The integration of artificial intelligence in Venezuelan university education is marked by multiple opportunities to improve the quality of meaningful learning and the development of students' critical thinking, transforming the educational system. At the same time, it faces significant challenges stemming from the complexity of the country's current scenario, characterized by uncertainty. An analytical-critical documentary research methodology was used, based on a systematic review of bibliographic sources, structured by topics, supported by relevant authors, and oriented toward synthesis and critical reflection on the phenomenon studied. These bibliographic sources were analyzed using a hermeneutic and interpretive approach to identify divergent and convergent perspectives on the central theme. The conclusions from the findings show that the synergy between artificial intelligence and university education has the potential to optimize pedagogical management and minimize the impact of the digital divide through inclusion and equity, provided that state and institutional policies design viable, sustainable, and sustainable solutions to achieve human and national development goals.