The paper addresses the challenges and prospects of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The analysis is based on the findings from the two phases of the 2004-2008 ERNWACA (Educational Research Network for West and Central Africa) research project on ICT integration in education. This project was carried out by research teams from West and Central Africa with scientific collaboration from the University of Montreal. The research findings from this transnational study could serve as a foundation for integrating AI in education.