Outside of the United States, Canada and Europe, the global community agrees on student and teacher attitudes toward AI for education:
- In emerging markets, people believe AI is more likely to improve student outcomes by supporting personalized learning (63%) than worsen student outcomes by destroying critical thinking (37%).
- In South Korea, Japan and Singapore — where students scored a solid 500+ PISA (a globally recognized benchmark for 15-year-olds' real-world abilities in reading, math and science) — attitudes are similarly positive about the role of AI in education (63 percent improving, 37 percent worsening).
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AI is changing the way we learn, but, as research shows, the situation is complex. With increasing use, it is more important than ever that we continue to build AI tools with the right monitoring tools. Another European study similarly found that students want guidance on how to use these tools – and it's up to all of us to ensure we match that need with appropriate safeguards for young users. At the same time, we are aware of the “5% problem”: the risk that these benefits reach only the most fortunate or those most motivated to learn. According to the survey, the public expects technology companies and governments to work together to ensure that these tools serve the public.
Our “North Star” of AI in education is to improve learning outcomes for everyone and help teachers focus on teaching, so they can maintain the human connection that is at the heart of learning. Our tools like Gemini's Guided Learning Mode, Gemini for Education, Google AI Pro for Education and NotebookLM help transform learning by supporting personalized instruction and easing administrative burdens. By focusing our products on learning science and deep collaboration with teachers, students and experts, we are committed to creative innovation so that AI helps everyone reach their full potential.
