PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

This article provides a comprehensive and in-depth scientific analysis of the prospects for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into preschool education. Based on Uzbekistan’s "Ilk Qadam" (First Step) state curriculum, educational policy documents, local empirical research, international meta-analyses, and longitudinal observations, the article details the impact of AI on children's cognitive, intellectual, emotional, social, and creative development. The results indicate that AI technologies—through interactive programs, adaptive learning applications, child activity monitoring systems, and emotional recognition systems—enhance the effectiveness of the educational process, ensure an approach tailored to children's individual needs, and reduce the workload of educators. However, integration requires prioritizing pedagogical goals, ensuring child safety, and addressing ethical considerations. The article provides evidence-based recommendations for preschool practitioners, administrators, and policymakers.