Germany weighs AI in classrooms as Thuringia officially rolls out Telli chatbot

The OECD cautions that tools like ChatGPT may undermine key student competencies, with AI expert Ute Schmid providing the assessment. The finding highlights concerns about how artificial intelligence may shape learning and skill development in schools.

In Thuringia, schools are set to officially deploy the privacy-conscious chatbot Telli, with the rollout described as datenschutzkonform. Many students are already using AI tools such as ChatGPT unofficially, prompting a formal introduction of a sanctioned classroom chatbot.

Together, the reports reflect a national debate in Germany on integrating AI in education, balancing potential benefits with the need to protect student privacy and preserve core skills.