The Impact of Curriculum Design and Educational Equity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - A Literature Review

Abstract

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the education sector is undergoing profound changes, particularly in curriculum design and educational equity. The growing use of AI, including adaptive learning platforms, intelligent tutoring systems, virtual tutors, and immersive education technologies (VR/AR), is driving personalized learning and improving the efficient use of teaching and learning resources. However, the impact of AI in education is not all positive, as it can either create new educational opportunities or exacerbate existing inequities. Through a systematic literature review, this study explores the core applications of AI in curriculum design and analyses its contribution to modern educational equity, while revealing the challenges of the digital divide, algorithmic bias, and technological thresholds that AI may bring. This study aims to provide policymakers, educators and technology developers with a comprehensive understanding of AI's dual impact on educational equity, emphasizing both its benefits and potential risks, to guide the development of policies that enhance the role of AI in promoting educational equity, while preventing it from exacerbating existing inequities.