Artificial Intelligence and Political Theory: A Research from the Perspective of Educational Innovation

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has established itself as a fundamental technological tool for driving educational innovation in the 21st century. Its ability to personalize learning, optimize administrative tasks, and strengthen academic management is transforming education at all levels, with a particular impact on Higher Education. This paper examines the relevance of incorporating AI into the subject of Political Theory. The research adopted a qualitative approach, with a descriptive purpose, employing the hermeneutic method from a phenomenological perspective for data analysis. Data were collected through a documentary review of secondary sources, covering a sample of 96 participants, comprised of 79 students and 17 faculty members. The findings demonstrate widespread agreement on the importance of AI, understood as a set of technological tools, for adapting both content and pedagogical strategies to specific needs, fostering more inclusive, equitable, and student-centered learning environments. However, challenges were also identified, such as the digital divide, information protection, and the urgent need to establish appropriate ethical and educational frameworks for its proper integration. In short, AI has a significant and growing impact on the teaching of Political Theory, thanks to its ability to streamline the educational process and manage personalized knowledge, always with a student-oriented approach.