I really really feel that every temptation to do a "cool idea + AI" play should have a good amount of consideration for whether it'll cut jobs.
This can play out in two ways:
- Teachers free up time/make time to give more personal tutoring to kids
- Teachers do this but schools start hiring fewer of them in the expectation of doing more
I don't think you will find anywhere on earth where teaching is a job with a great job market, perks or benefits. It's underpaid, underappreciated and understaffed.
People wielding AI like a bulldog at a glass store should be more mindful of the socioeconomics. But I'm not gonna hold my breath for that.
As a counter point, I think Singapore is a good example of well-educated, appreciated and well-paid teachers in public and private schools. Even starting at kindergarten. Education is on a different importance level there both for the government and its citizens.
This can play out in two ways:
- Teachers free up time/make time to give more personal tutoring to kids
- Teachers do this but schools start hiring fewer of them in the expectation of doing more
I don't think you will find anywhere on earth where teaching is a job with a great job market, perks or benefits. It's underpaid, underappreciated and understaffed.
People wielding AI like a bulldog at a glass store should be more mindful of the socioeconomics. But I'm not gonna hold my breath for that.