Empowering Educators: The Synergybetween Emotional Intelligence andArtificial Intelligence in Teaching

Abstract: The influence of artificial intelligence (AI) has become manifold in all walks of life since the launch of chatbots, natural language processors and digital content generators. Today’s is the age of AI where we are using it knowingly or unknowingly; whether we like it or not; and whether we are skilled at it or not. Artificial Intelligence refers to intelligence displayed by machines, through computer programmes, enabling the machines to carry out specific tasks intelligently. The aim of AI is to assist human beings function in a better manner in many areas. Artificial intelligence, thus, is basically an imitation of human intelligence. This very imitation leads us to another facet of human beings and that is emotional intelligence (EI). How can a human being supersede an intelligent machine? The answer lies somewhere in the use of human emotions and EI. Emotional Intelligence is about understanding our own and others’ emotions and channelising it into a positive direction for the betterment of the self and the society. To be the master of artificial intelligence; and not the servant, we must explore and utilise our emotional intelligence skills. Artificial Intelligence is seen as posing a great threat to employment, sustenance and very survival of mankind on the earth. However, this need not be true, lest mankind uses his emotions intelligently to surpass the artificial intelligence which is merely an imitation of human intelligence. This research article explores the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI), emotional intelligence (EI) and attempts to present the significance of emotional intelligence in various fields in this new digital age and especially in the field of education and teaching. As NEP 2020 envisions adoption of emerging technology to remove inequality in education, the paper lays out the emphasis on the integration of artificial and emotional intelligences as a solution to the conflicting interests.