AI can enhance education accessibility through personalized learning journeys and facilitating remote learning opportunities. In this chart we see the share of youth not in education, employment or training, total (% of youth population).

This perspective offers a real-time view of the worldwide news on education-related topics, providing us with a media perspective on the progress at the different fronts of SDG 4.

A SDG Live Report is what it is all about! Here, you can have a real-time perspective of the state of the world in regard to AI and sustainability, tracking some of the main issues to address in the near future.

 

The impact of AI on the progress of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, has been transformative. Between 2015 and 2023, there have been 6,291,933 scientific publications examining the role of AI in education, demonstrating a strong academic interest in leveraging AI to enhance educational outcomes. These studies highlight AI’s potential to personalize learning experiences, provide real-time feedback, and support teachers in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses. The media exposure, with 44,460 news articles, reflects significant public interest in AI’s ability to revolutionize education systems and address challenges such as access to quality education and resource allocation. Additionally, the development of 5,338 AI policies targeting SDG 4 indicates a concerted effort from policymakers to integrate AI into educational frameworks, ensuring that technological advancements contribute to equitable and inclusive learning opportunities.

In the next 5 to 10 years, we can expect AI to play an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of education. AI-driven adaptive learning platforms will become more prevalent, offering customized educational content that caters to individual learning styles and paces. These advancements will help bridge educational gaps, particularly in underserved communities, by providing access to quality educational resources and personalized support. Furthermore, AI’s ability to analyze vast amounts of data will enable more effective monitoring and evaluation of educational programs, informing evidence-based policy decisions. As AI technologies continue to evolve, collaboration between educational institutions, governments, and tech companies will be essential to ensure that AI-driven innovations are implemented ethically and equitably, ultimately contributing to the achievement of SDG 4 by making quality education accessible to all learners globally.

Here is your window to the global efforts in AI and Education. This dashboard is configurable and can be integrated into other systems to bring actionable technology into the systems of research institutions, governments and enterprises that are willing to make a difference.

 

Avoiding data bias in AI systems is crucial to ensure fair, accurate, and equitable outcomes, preventing the reinforcement of existing inequalities and enabling more trustworthy and inclusive technologies. Here you will see a dashboard analysing the bias related to the data ingested in this observatory for SDG 4.