This article reviews the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on active learning, an educational approach in which students actively participate in their own learning process. AI, with its capacity for personalization, allows adjusting the pace and content to the needs of each learner, improving motivation and providing immediate feedback. However, its implementation presents challenges, such as the technological gap in disadvantaged regions, insufficient teacher training and ethical dilemmas related to data privacy. There are also warnings about the possibility of biases in the algorithms, which could reproduce pre-existing inequalities. Despite these challenges, AI has the potential to improve educational quality, enabling more effective and accessible learning experiences in diverse contexts. For successful implementation, it is critical to address ethical concerns and ensure a balance between technology and the development of critical and creative skills in students.