Will AI Replace Teachers?

In the age of AI, who is teaching your child? What you need to know right now. Lara Lewington and Ben Clark explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping one of society’s most important systems… education. From a buzzing AIR Demo Day packed with ambitious start-ups, to Lara’s own encounter with a deepfake scam, the episode opens with a look at how quickly the technology is evolving and how close to home it’s starting to hit. In the news, the pair unpack a major $2bn investment into UK AI infrastructure, the growing role of politics in tech, and a brilliant example of AI innovation turning a 1970s rotary phone into a fully functioning assistant. They're joined by Dan Fitzpatrick, founder of The AI Educator and a global advisor helping schools and governments navigate AI. Together, they tackle the big question: will AI fundamentally change education? From the widening “AI adoption gap” among teachers, to the challenges of trust, ethics and assessment, Dan shares what’s really happening inside classrooms right now and what needs to change next. As AI becomes more powerful and more accessible, this episode asks whether education systems are ready… or already falling behind. If you have a question you’d like Lara and Ben to tackle, drop us a line Email: [email protected] Instagram: @theageofaipod YouTube: @theageofaipod Linkedin: The Age of AI The Age of AI is brought to you by AIR, a launchpad for researchers to create innovative AI startups. Supported by Responsible Ai UK, an international ecosystem for responsible AI research and innovation, and delivered by Future Worlds, the tech startup accelerator at the University of Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices