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The author and academic is worried about how AI will affect children's ability to learn
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Katherine Rundell: AI’s greasy little voice is built on stolen labour
New Statesman (United Kingdom) | Oct 02, 2026
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Policymakers must ensure that AI development is aligned with educational goals to benefit students effectively.
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Any AI system used in educational settings should have public documentation of its training data sources and the consent status of those sources.
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Schools must assess how each new AI tool affects students' ability to think independently before allowing it in classrooms.
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Copyright law and data protection frameworks must be updated to require explicit consent and fair payment when AI companies use human-created work for training.
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AI systems trained on stolen labour produce inferior and unreliable outputs that should not be trusted for educational or professional use.
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AI's role in education must be scrutinized to prevent the commodification of students' learning experiences.
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AI tutoring tools can accelerate learning for children who would otherwise fall behind due to lack of access to skilled teachers.
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Children should be educated on the ethical implications of AI to prepare them for its pervasive role in society.
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Restricting children's access to AI learning tools on ethical grounds will widen educational inequality between wealthy and poor families.
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Investing in AI for education should prioritize student well-being and holistic learning outcomes.
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