Artificial Intelligence-Based Visual Media for Fostering Hindu Character Values in Early Childhood

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has encouraged various innovations in education, including the development of visual media to support character education in early childhood. Young children tend to learn through observation, concrete experiences, and imitation; therefore, visual media may help present character values in more contextual ways. This study aims to examine the use of AI-based visual media as a supporting tool for fostering Hindu character values in early childhood education. The study employed a qualitative approach using a library research method. Data were collected through documentation of relevant scientific articles, books, and academic documents and analyzed using content analysis. The findings suggest that AI-based visual media have the potential to help educators develop engaging, creative, and contextual learning materials. Hindu character values, including Tri Kaya Parisudha, Tat Twam Asi, and Tri Parartha, can be represented through illustrations of concrete behaviors related to children's everyday experiences. These representations may serve as resources for introducing moral and spiritual concepts and connecting them with children's experiences. However, the use of AI-generated visual media requires teacher guidance and validation to ensure alignment with children's developmental stages, learning objectives, and Hindu educational values. As this study is based on library research, the potential of such media should not be interpreted as empirical evidence of improvements in children's character development. Therefore, AI-based visual media may be considered an innovative supplementary resource for Hindu character education in early childhood, provided that teacher involvement, content accuracy, role modeling, and habituation remain central to the learning process.