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Tech Giants Are Racing to Embed AI in Schools Around the Globe

Tech giants—including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Elon Musk’s xAI—are rapidly deploying generative‑AI tools and training programs in schools across India, the UAE, Kazakhstan, El Salvador, the United States, Thailand, Estonia, Iceland and beyond. The initiatives aim to reach millions of students and educators, offering chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Grok for lesson planning, tutoring and skill development. Proponents argue the technology can personalize learning, reduce teacher workload and prepare youth for an AI‑driven economy. However, early studies and child‑advocacy groups warn of diminished critical thinking, misinformation, and cheating risks, prompting calls for safeguards and AI literacy.