Artificial intelligence (AI) is forcing a paradigm shift in higher education from ‘what you know’ to ‘how you will be’, with knowledge no longer the foundation it has been in the past. Knowledge is no longer scarce. It is just one prompt away on your phone...

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Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education: A Brave New World?

"Higher education leaders anticipate various ways in which Artificial Intelligence will be applied within their institutions. There can be substantial value in data analysis, supplemental applications for educational and developmental processes, and complex problem solving. Decision-makers must be mindful of problems that may arise from the implementation of hyper-rational management practices, extensive surveillance systems, and applications that could control and narrow the experience of students physically, emotionally, and intellectually. AI offers valuable tools but also significant risks. Institutional leaders face complex and highly consequential decisions about how such technology will be deployed and shape the ongoing evolution of colleges and universities."

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Digital Dilution

Are edtech credentials the new fast fashion of learning?

"The education landscape is evolving at a blisering pace, driven by a digital revolution that mirrors the frenetic pace of fast fashion: ubiquitous, affordable and increasingly disposable. Nano-degrees, AI bootcamps and micro-credentials proliferate, offering instant access to learning with the click of a button.

From Lagos to London, learners can stack digital badges to signal expertise. Yet, this accessibility raises a critical question: are we equipping students to adapt and lead in an algorithm-driven world, or merely padding their résumés with credentials as disposable as last season’s trends?

As education merges with automation, we must scrutinise whether edtech’s promise of democratisation risks diluting quality, leaving learners unprepared for an AI-integrated future...

Education in the AI era must reject the allure of trends and embrace substance. Like couture, it should be thoughtful, intentional, and built to last. Edrech platforms have the potential to be more than credential mills—they can drive enduring transformation by prioritizing depth over dazzle, relevance over reach, and growth over gimmicks.

Credentials must signal capability, not just completion. By fostering algorithm-ready learners through rigorous standards, robust feedback, and industry alignment, we can build a learning ecosystem as dynamic and intelligent as the world it serves. The stakes are high: in a future shaped by AI, education must not just keep pace but lead, empowering students to shape tomorrow, not merely survive it."

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