A Teacher in Every Pocket: AI’s Educational Future
In a remote Indian village, where textbooks were scarce, a girl named Lakshmi discovered a universe in her hand-me-down smartphone. Her AI tutor, accessed via shared Wi-Fi, ignited a passion for learning and coding, empowering her to shape her own future. Yet, 250 million children and youth worldwide remain out of school, denied such opportunities (UNESCO, 2023). A 2023 UNESCO study found that mobile learning improved literacy by 20% in underserved regions. With AI, every person with a smart device now has a “teacher in their pocket,” delivering high-quality education anytime, anywhere. This revolution will ensure every child, from rural India or Ecuador to urban New York, can thrive in an AI-driven world.