AI reshapes education debates and conferences in France and Costa Rica

A French analysis warns that the rapid advances of generative AI, now capable of autonomous task loops, are putting pressure on traditional education systems. The author argues that the prevailing focus on skills over knowledge is reversed by AI, making it essential to reinvest in substantive instruction.

In Costa Rica, the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica hosted its second Education Congress, themed “Education with Human Meaning: Equity and Values.” Over 170 participants discussed how to integrate AI tools while preserving human-centered teaching, featuring speakers such as Gener Mora from the Ministry of Public Education and specialist Patricia Ramírez.

Both pieces highlight a growing concern that educators must adapt curricula and teaching methods to ensure critical thinking and equitable learning in the era of increasingly autonomous AI systems.