International Day of Education 2025: Balancing AI Integration with Human-Centric Learning

Abinitio, The International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24, describes the indispensable role of education in fostering global peace and sustainable development. In 2025, the theme is “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation,” highlighting the critical balance between technological advancement and human-centric learning.

Tellingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into educational systems worldwide. In high-income countries, over two-thirds of secondary school students utilize generative AI tools for academic tasks. Educators are adopting AI to design curricula and assess student performance. However, a significant gap exists in regulatory frameworks: only 10% of educational institutions have established official guidelines for AI usage. By 2022, merely seven countries had developed AI programs for teachers, and 15 had incorporated AI training objectives into national curricula.