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ASU+GSV Summit brings experts together to discuss AI, education equity

AI in Education EditorialUpdated June 2, 20261 min readRead source
ASU+GSV Summit brings experts together to discuss AI, education equity
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Arts, humanities and education ASU+GSV Summit brings experts together to discuss AI, education equity This year’s theme for the annual education technology summit: ‘The Power of Fusion’ From left: Arizona State University President Michael Crow, California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian and will.i.am, CEO and founder of FYI.AI and a professor of practice at Arizona State University discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping work and learning during a panel at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego on April 13.

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What role does education play in the development of AI?
Education shapes the next generation of AI researchers, ethicists, and practitioners. Universities produce the talent that builds AI systems, while K-12 education increasingly incorporates computational thinking and data literacy to prepare all students — not just future engineers — to participate meaningfully in an AI-shaped society.
How is AI changing the way students learn?
AI is personalizing learning at scale through adaptive platforms that adjust difficulty and pacing to each student. It is also automating administrative tasks for teachers, enabling new forms of assessment like real-time comprehension checks, and making expert tutoring more accessible through AI-powered tools like Khan Academy's Khanmigo.
What skills do students need to thrive in an AI-driven world?
Students need a blend of technical literacy (understanding how AI works), critical thinking (evaluating AI outputs), creativity (doing what AI cannot), and ethical reasoning (understanding impacts on society). The OECD and UNESCO both highlight adaptability and human-centered skills as the most future-proof investments for learners.
Is AI replacing teachers?
AI is not replacing teachers — it is automating repetitive tasks like grading multiple-choice assessments and generating first drafts of lesson plans. The irreplaceable aspects of teaching — mentorship, social-emotional support, classroom management, and moral guidance — remain fundamentally human and are increasingly valued as AI handles more mechanical tasks.