The UK’s Department for Education has begun rolling out AI-powered virtual tutors across public schools to help students with personalized learning. The project, backed by Oxford and Cambridge researchers, will initially cover math, science, and English.
Teachers report improved student engagement and reduced administrative workload. However, some unions have raised concerns about data privacy and over-dependence on machines.
Such initiatives could inspire South Asian countries, where teacher shortages are a persistent issue, to experiment with similar edtech solutions.
