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Irina Bokova: Education Key to Navigating AI's Impact

5/24/2025

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Irina Bokova, the former UNESCO Director-General, captivated her audience at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University by advocating for education as a powerful tool for equipping youth with essential global skills. She highlighted the dual nature of AI's influence on employment and underscored the importance of lifelong learning to foster transformative and equitable education, vital for tackling pressing global issues.

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Irina Bokova, the former UNESCO Director-General, captivated her audience at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University by advocating for education as a powerful tool for equipping youth with essential global skills. She highlighted the dual nature of AI's influence on employment and underscored the importance of lifelong learning to foster transformative and equitable education, vital for tackling pressing global issues.