Reimagining Culture and Arts Education through the Integration of Artificial Intelligence and the Sixth Industrial Revolution: Demands, Challenges, and Future Implications

Abstract

This scoping review explores the demands and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Sixth Industrial
Revolution (IR 6.0) in culture and arts education. It maps existing literature to understand how these technological
advancements reshape educational practices, enhance creativity, and prepare learners for a rapidly evolving digital
society. Anchored in Technological Determinism and Social Constructivism, the study investigates five key research
questions on AI and IR 6.0 demands, integration challenges, alignment strategies, and educational implications. Findings
highlight the transformative potential of AI in delivering personalized learning, fostering creativity, preserving cultural
heritage, and facilitating immersive experiences through virtual and augmented reality. Likewise, IR 6.0 demands
integration of digital tools, blended learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and sustainability. However, challenges such
as resistance to change, limited expertise, unequal access to technology, and ethical concerns persist. The review
underscores the need for proactive strategies including project-based learning, equitable access, ethical AI use, and
continuous teacher training. It concludes that AI and IR 6.0, if harnessed responsibly, can enrich culture and arts
education. Gaps in long-term impact studies, ethics, access, and student perceptions are identified, with
recommendations for future research to foster inclusive, innovative, and future-ready educational practices