Alice Wechuli Nambiro, Peter Wawire Barasa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in e-learning fundamentally transforms modern education and economic development through enhanced human capital formation. This paper examines how adaptive learning platforms and intelligent tutoring systems democratize quality education while reducing costs. AI-driven systems significantly reduce training time and improve knowledge retention rates. Analysis of implementations including China's Squirrel AI and Kenya's Eneza Education demonstrates accelerated skill development and economic transformation. Critical challenges include algorithmic bias, digital infrastructure gaps, data sovereignty, and ethical considerations. The paper concludes that AI-powered e-learning catalyzes sustainable economic development, particularly for emerging economies overcoming traditional infrastructure limitations, while acknowledging risks of digital dependency and cultural displacement.
Artificial Intelligence; e-learning; machine learning; adaptive learning; economic transformation; human capital development; personalized education; sustainable development