The Value Implications, Risk Manifestations, and Governance Strategies of Artificial Intelligence Application in Vocational Education

Abstract

As the wave of technological revolution driven primarily by artificial intelligence sweeps across all industries, vocational education—as the key arena for cultivating technical and skilled talent—must proactively adapt to contemporary demands. The deep integration of artificial intelligence and vocational education has become the critical pathway to breaking through the developmental bottlenecks. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its widespread application in education present both opportunities and risks in driving high-quality development and digital transformation. By delving into the value implications of AI in vocational education, this paper points out risks such as algorithmic hegemony,diminished subjectivity of teachers and students, data privacy breaches and ethical disorder in security, and digital divide and disparities in educational equity. It proposes countermeasures:reshaping agency and cultivating autonomous abilities, fortify data security defenses and standardize usage processes, and promoting educational equity and balanced resource allocation. These strategies will ensure AI truly empowers vocational education rather than becoming a constraining force.