South Korea delays AI-powered digital textbooks rollout due to concerns over unequal access.

South Korea planned to roll out AI-powered digital textbooks for English, math, and IT classes in 2023 for select grades. However, the Ministry of Education announced adjustments for 2026, including removing AI textbooks for Korean, technology, and home economics, and delaying their introduction for social studies and science until 2027. These changes follow concerns raised by the National Council of Governors of Education, with worries about unequal access to these tools persisting.

November 29, 2024
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