Bridging Educational Gaps in the Developing World Through Beneficial AGI: Lessons From Ethiopia

Bridging Educational Gaps in the Developing World through Beneficial AGI: Lessons from Ethiopia

As the promise of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) increasingly captures global imagination, it's critical we ensure advancing AI benefits everyone, not only privileged communities already relatively rich with resources, but particularly underserved populations facing persistent educational as well as economic disparities. Drawing from our experiences working together at iCog Labs in Ethiopia, a company co-founded by Ben Goertzel and Getnet…

How AI Tutoring Systems Are Bridging Educational Gaps in Developing Nations

Emerging economies face a paradox in education: school enrolment is up, yet learning outcomes remain low. Many pupils advance through year groups without mastering foundational skills, due to overburdened teachers and one-size-fits-all curricula. AI-based tutoring systems and adaptive learning platforms have emerged as potential solutions. These tools use algorithms to personalise lessons to each pupil’s level and pace, much like a personal tuto…