Seameo Innotech champions AI in education

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced, sparking significant concerns about its impact on academic integrity and its potential to replace human roles.

Driving the initiative in the discussions of AI integration in education at the forum themed «Preparing and Adapting in an AI-Assisted World» were Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (Seameo Innotech) Deputy Director Kochakorn Khattapan-Acidre and Legal, Policy and Quality Management Office Manager Ira Paulo Pozon.

The forum forms part of Innotech's knowledge-sharing series, «Fostering the 'I' in AI.»

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology director and former education secretary Leonor Briones. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Khattapan-Acidre emphasized AI's transformative potential in education.

«Picture a world where the classroom is no longer brick and mortar, but a vibrant ecosystem of personalized learning, where AI-powered tutors cater to every student's unique cognitive fingerprint,» she stated.

The deputy director also envisioned the impact of AI in the creative industry and commerce. She reiterated that, despite the seemingly overwhelming challenges behind the use of AI, it possesses great potential as a partner in creating a better future.

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«Let us embrace the AI revolution with open minds and open hearts. Let us harness its power to transform our education system, elevate our artistic endeavors, empower our workforce, and reshape our businesses. Let us navigate the ethical dilemmas with wisdom and foresight,» she concluded.

In his thought-provoking presentation titled «How Do You Solve A Problem Like AI?» Pozon addressed the profound implications of AI in education and beyond.

Beginning with a call for critical thinking in evaluating information, his presentation explored the evolution of educational technology from the emergence of the first handheld calculator to the modern AI-driven tools of today.

Pozon highlighted the transformative effects of technology on global education expenditures, highlighting projections that predict significant growth in