Empowering minds: a round table on Generative AI and Education in Asia-Pacific

Introduction

The emergence of generative AI—a groundbreaking technology capable of producing sophisticated content from text and images to simulations and audiovisuals—has become a transformative force across various sectors. Popular applications such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude are prominent examples of generative AI tools that are expanding rapidly and impacting education across the Asia-Pacific region. These tools offer unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning experiences at scale and broaden access to high-quality learning resources.

However, as generative AI increasingly reshapes classrooms, several critical questions remain:

• How can generative AI be ethically and responsibly integrated into educational settings?

• What policies and safeguards are needed to address issues like misinformation, algorithmic bias, and threats to academic integrity?

• What challenges do Asia-Pacific countries face in harnessing generative AI in education, given the region’s unique context?

• What strategies can Asia-Pacific countries adopt to leverage the opportunities offered by generative AI while mitigating associated risks?