Since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022, there has been a surge of interest in how new types of general-purpose AI might interact with and be integrated into existing educational technologies. Some educators and policymakers see AI as presenting opportunities to improve education and teaching in potentially transformative ways.
But does the hype match the reality of what the technology can and cannot do? Can the potential benefits be realised by the sector? Can policymakers and practitioners ensure AI is used safely and effectively in schools? To explore these questions, the Nuffield Foundation and Ada Lovelace Institute hosted a special event to explore AI in education and mark the publication of a joint report.
The event featured a presentation of the Nuffield and Ada Lovelace Institute’s report, A Learning Curve? A Landscape Review of AI in Education in the UK followed by a panel and audience discussion with policy and practice experts, chaired by John Thornhill, Innovation Editor at the Financial Times. The panellists were Melanie Renowden, CEO of the National Institute of Teaching; Dr Rajeshwari Iyer, Co-founder and CEO of sAInaptic; and Bridie Tooher, Deputy Director (Digital Strategy) at the Department for Education. The event concluded with an overview of future work planned by the Nuffield Foundation and Ada Lovelace Institute for 2025.
Recording
- Location
- Nuffield Foundation and online via Teams Webinar
- 100 Saint John Street
- England
- EC1M 4EH
