AI could take ‘much of heavy lifting’ out of teaching, says Education Secretary

Gillian Keegan spoke about the ‘transformative change’ AI could bring to education.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan (Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Wire)

Artificial Intelligence could take much of the “heavy lifting” out of teaching, by marking and making lesson plans, the Education Secretary has said.

Gillian Keegan spoke about the “transformative change” AI could bring to education at the opening of the Education World Forum in London.

We have a lot more thinking and learning to do as we understand the potential here.

Gillian Keegan