AI and the future of educationListen to this articlePupils attend a class at a children's computer coding training centre in Beijing, China, on Nov 8, 2019. From this perspective, education -- and especially higher education -- plays a more important role than ever. Students need to understand the underlying concepts and logic, rather than mastering every step of the execution. Some argue that AI itself will reduce the need for formal education by providing information and personalised guidance on demand. If AI is to benefit society, we will need more, not less, investment in education.
