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Elementary Schools Lead Adoption of AI Digital Textbooks in South Korea

Elementary Schools Lead Adoption of AI Digital Textbooks in South Korea

SEOUL, March 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Elementary schools in South Korea are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) digital textbooks at higher rates compared to middle and high schools, according to new data. Education authorities plan to inform provincial education offices and schools about additional application methods for the second semester this week, aiming to increase AI textbook usage [...]

South Korea Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Digital Textbooks Initiative

South Korea Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Digital Textbooks Initiative

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government’s ambitious plan to introduce AI-powered digital textbooks (AIDTs) has met with significant resistance from educators and civic groups nationwide, leaving the policy in jeopardy.  Initially slated for rollout in March 2025 for select elementary, middle, and high school students, the initiative aimed to bolster digital [...]