TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHER AUTHORITY IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

<jats:p>The article explores the transformation of teacher authority and its impact on pedagogical relationships in the context of the widespread integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into the education system. In the tradition-nal pedagogical model, the teacher acted as the primary source of knowledge and the sole authoritative figure; however, in the modern digital environment, this role is undergoing significant changes. AI-based systems limit the teacher's information-sharing function by expanding students' access to data, yet they simultaneously highlight the teacher's role as a moderator and mentor. The results of the research indicate that teacher authority is not disappearing entirely; rather, it is being transformed by acquiring new communicative and pedagogical content. This evolution fosters more interactive and collaboration-oriented pedagogical relationships.</jats:p>