Experience using artificial intelligence in the digital transformation of education: benefits and challenges

Aim The aim of the research is to analyse teachers and adult educators’ experiences of the application of artificial intelligence in the digital transformation of education. Methods In the study the quantitative data collection method—a questionnaire—“International Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, Training and Adult Learning” and data processing methods for secondary data collection—descriptive statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation), and the Mann–Whitney test to determine the statistical significance of differences between two independent target groups (teachers and adult educators) have been applied. Results The research sample consisted of representatives of educational institutions of Latvia—34 teachers and 83 adult educators. The descriptive statistics and Mann–Whitney test results show that both teachers and adult educators similarly assess the impact of AI application on performance and work efficiency and productivity, decis