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How Is AI Used in Schools and What New Directions Are Needed: A Discussion about the Brookings AI Report
On January 14, a research report on AI uses in schools was released by Brookings, This report, entitled A new direction for students in an AI world: Prosper, prepare, protect, focused on Gen AI and students learning and development. It has an interesting conclusion: "At this point in its trajectory, the risks of utilizing generative AI in children’s education overshadow its benefits." It says:
After interviews, focus groups, and consultations with over 500 students, teachers, parents, education leaders, and technologists across 50 countries, a close review of over 400 studies, and a Delphi…
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