In an innovative experiment, we interacted with Peter Singer's chatbot, one of the most influential philosophers in the utilitarian school of thought, to explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Peter Singer is a central figure in our time, especially when considering the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. His relevance … [Read more...] about Exploring AI Ethics in Education: A Conversation with Peter Singer’s chatbot
Infrastructure and educational technology
Students as Global Citizens: 4 Ways to Build AI Readiness for Future-Ready Learners
As we look at digital transformation across the globe, conversations on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) fits into the picture are permeating every sector. For K12 (primary and secondary) education, the stakes are especially high as AI tools and applications will have impacts on workforce readiness and future-ready learners. There are multiple … [Read more...] about Students as Global Citizens: 4 Ways to Build AI Readiness for Future-Ready Learners
Implementing Edtech at Scale: 3 Lessons from Korea for Digital Transformation
“How can every school be ready for the digital age?” Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), countries are advancing digital education—but challenges remain. Meanwhile, South Korea’s bold policies and sustained investments have enabled nationwide digital access, AI-powered textbooks, and large-scale teacher training. In this blog, we explore three key lessons from Korea’s … [Read more...] about Implementing Edtech at Scale: 3 Lessons from Korea for Digital Transformation
Social Infrastructure Recovery in Porto Alegre: Mapping for Resilience
By Marcelo Pérez Alfaro, Cecilia Giambruno, Céline Jacquin, Mariana Marín and Fabrizio Scrollini On April 27, 2024, following two weeks of intense rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil, the collapse of the 14 de Julio hydroelectric dam exacerbated the already critical situation in Porto Alegre. This disaster impacted over 160,000 people, with … [Read more...] about Social Infrastructure Recovery in Porto Alegre: Mapping for Resilience
From the Printing Press to ChatGPT: The Challenge Does Not Lie in Technology but in Education Inequality
Let us reflect on two dates. The first one is 1440: the approximate year in which Gutenberg invented the printing press. The second one is 2022: the year in which OpenAI launched ChatGPT, technology capable of generating language, which by January 2023 already had more than one hundred million users. The world was not and is not the same before and after those two … [Read more...] about From the Printing Press to ChatGPT: The Challenge Does Not Lie in Technology but in Education Inequality