Schools and universities around the globe are slowly but steadily learning to incorporate artificial intelligence in their day-to-day lives. AI is no longer just a tool that acts as a solution finder for these students. They are moving way ahead of this, with ‘Agentic AI’ now in the picture. Universities as well as students themselves have started to use Agentic AI. It lets them take care of their mundane tasks, flags if a student is unable to cope with studies way before their exams are due, so that they can work on the subjects they're struggling with before it's too late. A 2026 Deloitte study reports that business education institutions have already incorporated agentic AI in their daily operations. On the other hand, a Gartner Survey reveals that governance on ethical AI use must come into action soon, something that Soumitra Dutta (Dean of several renowned business education institutions once upon a time) has been warning us for many years now.

The appeal is real, but so is the Catch

Soumitra Dutta, Oxford Said Business School’s former Dean, has spent a good amount of time with future leaders. He understands that the pressure these students face can sometimes lead them to take decisions that are not always smart. Hence, he fears that AI as a tool should think on behalf of the students; it should make them think instead. AI tutoring is also booming and has several advantages to it, which is why it is becoming an absolute favorite among students and their parents. An AI tutor can immediately give concrete feedback based on the student’s current performance. It can simplify difficult concepts, and the best part is that it is available round the clock, unlike human tutors.

Soumitra Dutta wants institutions to take their time to understand to what extent they can incorporate AI so that both the faculty and students have a clear understanding and work within the boundaries.