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Government panel to discuss AI use in education amid concerns of overreliance
A government advisory panel is planning to discuss how best to use AI in education amid growing concerns the technology could be reducing the ability of students to think for themselves. A Japanese government advisory panel is set to start considering ways to appropriately and effectively utilize artificial intelligence in school education amid the continuing evolution of the new cutting-edge technology. At a general meeting of the Central Council for Education on Friday, education minister Yohei Matsumoto asked the panel for discussions on the government's next five-year basic education promotion program from fiscal 2028. The council plans to compile its recommendations in fiscal 2027, which begins next April. There are growing concerns that excessive reliance on AI may reduce opportunities for students to think and make decisions on their own.
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