Episode 35: How AI is Transforming Education and Accessibility

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with Defne Baysal to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and making learning more accessible than ever before. From intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive assessments to immersive simulations and AI-powered collaboration, they examine how AISEC tools are creating personalized, inclusive, and engaging classrooms, but alongside these opportunities come challenges. Are AI-enhanced tools equally available to all students, or does the digital divide risk leaving some behind? Drawing on insights from UNESCO, recent academic studies, and global initiatives, they discuss the gap between availability and accessibility, and what must be done to ensure equity.Looking ahead, Defne shares a vision of the future of education: individualized learning journeys, continuous adaptive assessments, global collaboration across languages and borders, and simulation-based labs that bring practical experiences to every student. At the same time, policymakers and educators will face the urgent task of updating curricula, safeguarding ethics, and addressing inequality.Join us for a deep dive into the promise and pitfalls of AI in education — and discover how we can harness innovation to create not just better education, but fairer education.