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AI could serve as a catalyst for quality education at scale, with tailored solutions for all; this ... [+] requires a human mindset that pursues this ambition in the design, delivery and deployment.
For many children, education feels like a chore. If you’re a parent, you’re likely familiar with the daily struggles over homework, exams, and school responsibilities. Beyond these challenges, the financial burden of education looms large, including in high income countries like the United States, where private schooling is increasingly expensive and difficult to access. And there is worse.
By 2025, approximately 234 million school-aged children globally will experience disruptions to their education due to crises, with 85 million completely out of school. These sobering figures highlight deep-rooted educational disparities that extend beyond low-income regions — where 33% of children remain out of school—to high-income countries, where soaring tuition fees and systemic inequalities further widen the gap between rich and poor. Even in the wealthiest nations, the cost of higher education limits opportunities, entrenching intergenerational inequality. Globally, fewer than 1% of adults from the poorest households attain a bachelor’s degree, compared to over 10% from affluent backgrounds.
Yet, education is more than just a personal milestone; it is a cornerstone of individual and societal progress. The quality of education a child receives shapes their career opportunities, earning potential, and ability to participate fully in society. Barriers to access or poor-quality education don’t just affect individuals — they create ripple effects at the macro level. A poorly educated workforce leads to higher unemployment rates, weakens national economies, and exacerbates social inequalities.
AI As A Mindsaver?
Education is not just a right; it is an essential investment in both social mobility and economic resilience; and currently society is not able to address the existing needs. Still there is hope. Over the past years artificial intelligence has been emerging as an enabler of quality education at scale. AI-driven tools can personalize learning experiences, bridge gaps in educational access, and offer scalable solutions to improve literacy, numeracy, and lifelong learning.
If it is deployed responsibly, AI can help close educational gaps, equip learners with future-ready skills, and act as a catalyst for positive social change — ensuring that education is no longer a privilege but a universal opportunity.
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