Schoolchildren will grow up with AI and should learn about it, tech insiders say

Posted under: AI technologies
Date: 2024-02-01
Schoolchildren will grow up with AI and should learn about it, tech insiders say

At a London education technology conference, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into schools was emphasized as tech insiders showcased products aimed at educating children about AI. Companies like Raspberry Pi and 5G Nu Multimedia presented innovative tools for teaching tech and AI concepts. Despite the absence of specific AI mention in the UK's National Curriculum, educators stressed the importance of preparing students for the AI-driven future. Microsoft, promoting educational benefits through Minecraft, introduced a game called Generation AI to teach principles and ethical use of AI. Experts highlighted the need to familiarize children with AI's advantages and disadvantages before they leave school. The annual event, British Educational Training and Technology Show (BETT), attracts global educators and has been instrumental in introducing technology into schools since the mid-1980s.

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