CompanyOpenAI

OpenAI: Teachers and students need clearer AI guidance

Original title: Closing the AI guidance gap in education

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What it is: OpenAI released a report on closing the AI guidance gap in education, based on research by ThinkYoung and partnerships in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The report highlights the need to support teachers and provide students with clearer guidance on using AI.
How it works: The initiative works by collaborating with governments to design AI literacy programs, train teachers, and adapt AI tools to local school curricula and languages. It also uses surveys and program monitoring to evaluate how teachers and students use these tools.
Where it is available: This applies to education systems and partnerships in the EMEA region, specifically mentioning countries like Estonia, Slovakia, Greece, and Italy.
Example: A survey in the report shows that 79 percent of students use AI for homework, but only 47 percent have been taught how to use it.

What it is: OpenAI published findings on integrating AI into education systems, drawing on ThinkYoung research and EMEA regional partnerships. The publication addresses the guidance gap where students use AI without formal instruction.
How it works: The framework relies on public leadership, teacher training, and local curriculum integration, supported by the OpenAI Learning Lab which brings researchers together to study AI integration. Progress is evaluated through teacher adoption rates, reported time savings, and program monitoring.
Where it is available: The partnerships and research apply to the EMEA region, with active programs in Estonia, Slovakia, Greece, and Italy.
Example: Students use AI tools to assist with their homework and school assignments.

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Closing the AI guidance gap in education