Education revolution: 'AI machines will replace teachers', claims academic

Sir Anthony Shelden, vice chancellor of the University of Buckingham and former master of Wellington College, predicts the change will happen within the next 10 years and will completely transform the education system. Teachers will remain in classrooms to set up equipment and maintain discipline according to Sir Anthony, but they will simply be assistants while the real education is done by artificial intelligence. "It certainly will change human life as we know it. It will open up the possibility of an Eton or Wellington education for all," said Sir Anthony. "Everyone can have the very best teacher and it's completely personalised; the software you're working with will be with you throughout your education journey. "It can move at the speed of the learner.