AI in Education: Thai context and the balance between AI learning and human guidance
A provocative idea from the CEO of Duolingo suggests that in an AI-dominated future, traditional schools may mostly serve as supervised childcare rather than primary learning spaces. The concept, discussed on the No Priors podcast and echoed in global coverage, prompts Thai educators, parents, and policymakers to reexamine the evolving roles of schools and teachers in an era of intelligent learning systems.
Proponents argue that AI can deliver highly personalized instruction at scale, potentially surpassing what a single teacher can manage in a class of 30 or more students. The vision describes schools as social environments where childcare is central, while AI platforms handle most academic teaching. Teachers would act more as facilitators and mentors, supporting skills like collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving that machines cannot replicate.