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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) devices in teaching Biology in secondary schools in A+kwaIbom State presents a transformative opportunity to enhance science education through advanced technological innovations. descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. The study was carried out in AkwaIbom State. The targeted population for the study comprised of all biology teachers in AkwaIbom State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents, which formed the sample size for this research. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “AI Devices and Biology Teaching Questionnaire (AIDBTQ)”.  Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out by an expert in test, measurement, and evaluation in order to ensure that the instrument has the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness for the study under consideration. The reliability coefficient obtained was 0.88, and this was high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The researcher subjected the data generated for this study to appropriate statistical technique such percentage analysis to answer research questions.The result showed thatconducting needs assessment and infrastructure readiness hasthe highest strategic steps of adopting AI to teach biology while establishing ethical guidelines and AI governance had the least strategic steps of adopting AI to teach biology. The study concludedincorporating AI devices in teaching biology in secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State holds immense potential for enhancing learning experiences. AI can provide personalized instruction, real-time feedback, and virtual simulations, bridging gaps in laboratory resources.One of the recommendations made was thatthe state government, in collaboration with private stakeholders and educational organizations, should invest in AI-powered educational infrastructure, including internet access, electricity, and digital learning tools.

Keyword:Artificial Intelligence, Device, Teaching, Biology, Secondary School and Akwa