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Technical note: ‘Open AI in the educational context’

Open artificial intelligence can broaden the scope for innovation in education, as it promotes transparency, collaboration and adaptability. However, its adoption also brings with it challenges and responsibilities.

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Comprometidos con la educación en Cajamarca.

About Us

Since 2016, Fundación Telefónica and Fundación “la Caixa” have been promoting ProFuturo, an international educational innovation program that uses technology to drive social transformation, operating in 27 countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Since then, we have shared a conviction: that a child’s place of birth should not determine their opportunities for learning and development. The program promotes quality digital education by integrating technology with a clear pedagogical purpose. The initiative combines educational content, teacher training and support, school leadership, partnerships, and the ability to adapt to various vulnerable contexts.

The program has solid evidence demonstrating its real impact.

The Context

In a world shaped by rapid technological advancement and the rise of AI, millions of children around the world are growing up without access to a quality education.

According to World Bank data, more than half of them suffer from “learning poverty.” This means that 10-year-old students cannot read or understand a simple text. In Africa, this percentage exceeds 80% in many countries. Likewise, Latin America and the Caribbean continue to lag behind in educational attainment.

Imagen de una escuela de ProFuturo en Zimbabue.

Impact

ProFuturo’s impact is significant and translates into real changes in students’ motivation, participation, learning, and expectations for the future. This is reflected in improved results in math, language arts, and science:

91% say the program has positively transformed the way they learn
90% say they feel more motivated to attend class

Teachers also play an active role in this change, incorporating new tools and methodologies and gaining the confidence to better support their students.