Africa should embrace AI without abandoning human-centered education

Author: Bertie JacobsPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Tanzania

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Africa should embrace AI without abandoning human-centered education

Professor Anné Verhoef, director of North-West University's AI Hub, argues that AI should empower teachers, not replace them. He emphasizes AI literacy and critical evaluation of AI-generated information. Dr Edmund Terem warns that unequal access to premium AI platforms risks widening the digital divide.

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