Youth Voices: AI's Impact on Education and Employment in Africa
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Welcome to a special episode of our new series that puts youth voices front and center. Today, we're discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and employment from the perspective of students. This conversation is particularly relevant as the World Bank's EdTech team focuses on leveraging technology to improve education, bringing students essential digital skills for the future, especially in light of emerging technologies like AI. Join Robert Hawkins, Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education at the World Bank, as he engages in conversation with Momo Bertrand, Education Specialist at the World Bank, alongside Rahel Gezahegn Mamo from Addis Ababa University, and Damilare Oyedele from the African Leadership University. Learn more about the World Bank's work to prioritize STEM skills for youth in Africa: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/empowering-africas-future-prioritizing-stem-skills-youth-and-economic-prosperity Read our Knowledge Pack (KP) on Technology for Literacy: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099118104132241674/pdf/P174252041cdd605a0b94c0e783c0bba0ec.pdf A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.
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