Schools in England 'crying out' for AI guidance, report warns

A new report warns that schools in England are "crying out" for government guidance on using AI safely and effectively, describing the technology's introduction as "chaotic and anarchic." The report, co-authored by Sir Anthony Seldon, calls for a national framework for AI adoption in education, including teacher training and school-level "AI strategies" by September next year. It argues that addressing AI requires the same national urgency as wars or epidemics. The report recommends a 10-point plan, including a prime ministerial speech, Ofsted assessments of AI implementation, and reformed "two-lane" assessments combining exams with AI-based continuous evaluation. It also cites a poll suggesting young people see AI as reducing education's value, with some believing it could replace teachers.