In order to benefit from the potential advantages of AI – from personalised cancer treatment specified according to individual genetic profiles generated by AI to workplace automation that increases productivity – we must attend to the needs of education as a matter of urgency. None of the potential AI benefits will be achieved at scale unless we address education and AI now. The nature of what needs to be done can be seen through two key dimensions that need to be addressed: 1. How can AI improve education and help us address some of the big challenges we face? 2. How do we educate people about AI, so that they can benefit from AI?
This talk will examine both of these dimensions in turn, and will be enriched by practical examples.