El Salvador teams up with Elon Musk’s xAI to bring AI to 5,000 public schools
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Article contentSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said Thursday that his administration is partnering with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI to bring artificial intelligence into more than 5,000 public schools.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThe millennial leader, who previously made El Salvador the first nation to make bitcoin legal tender in 2021, is betting big on technology again.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentIn a statement Thursday, xAI said that its Grok chatbot will bring “personalized learning to over one million students” by creating tutoring “that adjusts to each student’s pace, preferences, and mastery level — ensuring every child, from urban centers to rural communities, receives world-class education tailored to their needs.”Article contentArticle contentBukele said in the statement that El Salvador would be “pioneering AI-driven education.”Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentLast month, Bukele announced a partnership with Google to launch a mobile app that would allow Salvadorans to access free virtual medical consultations with doctors that would be assisted by AI.Article contentEarlier this year, xAI said it was taking down “inappropriate posts” made by Grok, which appeared to include antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler. Musk said at the time that the chatbot was improving.Article contentArtificial intelligence tools are changing the teaching profession as a growing number of educators use them to help write quizzes and worksheets, design lessons, assist with grading and reduce paperwork. By freeing up their time, many say the technology has made them better at their jobs.Article contentStill, concerns about misuse and overuse are prevalent, and there are worries about how AI affects students’ ability to think critically and solve problems.Article contentA poll released over the summer by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found 6 in 10 U.S. teachers working in K-12 public schools used AI tools for their work over the past school year, with heavier use among high school educators and early-career teachers. It surveyed more than 2,000 teachers nationwide in April. About 8 in 10 teachers who use AI tools said it saves them time on work tasks like making worksheets, assessments, quizzes or on administrative work. And about 6 in 10 teachers who use AI tools said they are improving the quality of their work when it comes to modifying student materials, or giving student feedback.Article content___Article contentFollow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-americaArticle contentTrending CRA penalized taxpayer for repeated failure to report income Personal Finance This generation of Canadians is rapidly increasing its wealth and may soon unseat the boomers Wealth Who is Mark Wiseman? The career of the man expected to be Canada’s new U.S. ambassador Finance The best mortgage rates in Canada right now Real Estate Canadian oilsands majors aim to hold spending steady as broader industry braces for tough year Oil & Gas Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. CRA penalized taxpayer for repeated failure to report income Personal Finance This generation of Canadians is rapidly increasing its wealth and may soon unseat the boomers Wealth Who is Mark Wiseman? The career of the man expected to be Canada’s new U.S. ambassador Finance The best mortgage rates in Canada right now Real Estate Canadian oilsands majors aim to hold spending steady as broader industry braces for tough year Oil & Gas