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| 4 Feb 2025 | |
| United States of America | |
| Community News |
On January 24, 2025, UNESCO marked the International Day of Education at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, convening global leaders, educators, and innovators to discuss "Artificial Intelligence and Education: Challenges and Opportunities." The discussions underscored AI’s potential to transform education while addressing deep-seated inequalities. H.E. Mr. Philémon Yang, President of the 79th General Assembly, highlighted AI’s ability to expand access and personalise learning with examples from Bhutan and Africa. However, he emphasised that AI should enhance, not replace, human intelligence, stressing the need for ethical and inclusive implementation to support marginalised communities.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of National Education, H.E. Mrs. Mariatou Koné, provided a compelling perspective on her country’s AI-driven education reforms amid infrastructure challenges. Partnering with UNESCO and over 20 African nations, Côte d’Ivoire is integrating AI into school curricula and training teachers to adapt to technological advancements. UNESCO’s Eliot Minchenberg echoed the importance of ethical AI adoption, citing the organization’s 2021 Recommendation on AI Ethics and initiatives to combat misinformation through media literacy programs. Ambassador Jakub Kulhánek of the Czech Republic stressed global cooperation to bridge regulatory gaps and ensure AI advances benefit all, particularly vulnerable communities.
