Brookings Launches Global Task Force on AI in Education to Address Risks and Opportunities
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The Brookings Center for Universal Education established a Global Task Force on AI in Education in September 2024, culminating in a report in January 2026. The task force aims to harness generative AI's potential while addressing risks such as student disengagement and inequities in education.
- 01The task force's report, titled 'A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect,' highlights both the potential benefits and risks of generative AI in education.
- 02A premortem analysis was conducted to identify potential failures and risks associated with AI in education, emphasizing the need for proactive measures.
- 03The task force found that the risks of AI in education currently outweigh its benefits, particularly in terms of undermining foundational learning.
- 04The report includes 12 recommendations organized around three pillars: Prosper, Prepare, and Protect, aimed at various stakeholders in education.
- 05Over 500 individuals participated in consultations, and the task force reviewed over 400 articles and studies to inform their findings.
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In September 2024, the Brookings Center for Universal Education launched its Global Task Force on AI in Education during the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Comprising education leaders and AI experts, the task force aimed to explore the transformative potential of generative AI in education. The culmination of their efforts was the report 'A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect,' released in January 2026. The report emphasizes that while generative AI can enhance creativity and accessibility in learning, it also poses significant risks, including increased student disengagement and exacerbation of existing inequities. A premortem analysis was conducted to identify potential failures and risks associated with AI in education, leading to the conclusion that the current risks overshadow the benefits. The task force's findings culminated in 12 actionable recommendations structured around three foundational pillars. The task force engaged over 500 stakeholders and reviewed extensive literature to inform their recommendations, aiming to ensure that AI enriches rather than diminishes educational outcomes.
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The findings and recommendations from the task force could influence educational policies and practices globally, particularly in how AI is integrated into learning environments.
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