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Transforming Education through Generative AI

The landscape of education is rapidly evolving, predominantly due to advancements in Generative AI. On August 21, AI Data Inc. hosted the "AI Agent × AI/DX Forum - Education/EdTech Aug" in Tokyo, bringing together leading experts in the EdTech sector to discuss the pivotal role of AI in revolutionizing the educational experience.

Forum Overview

The forum provided a platform for discussions on how generative AI and data utilization can enhance learning support, transform instructional methods, and push for digital transformation (DX) within educational institutions. Below is a summary of key insights shared during the sessions.

Session 1: Standardizing Educational Knowledge Management

Speaker: Ryujin Sasaki, AOS Group
In the introductory session, Sasaki emphasized the need for a unified infrastructure to manage and share educational knowledge assets, such as lesson plans and evaluation criteria, using AI agents. The current fragmentation of educational resources often hampers effective knowledge sharing among teachers. Hence, integrating these scattered resources is vital for enhancing the quality of education and achieving standardized knowledge exchange across institutions.

Session 2: Current Trends and Future of EdTech

Speaker: Yuta Sato, Educational AI Utilization Association
Sato pointed out that the evolution of generative AI is fundamentally changing class design and teaching strategies. He introduced examples of personalized learning, inquiry-based education, and changes in teachers' work styles, demonstrating how AI-powered EdTech solutions are vital in putting students at the center of the educational process.

Session 3: Enhancing Competitive Edge in Private Education

Speaker: Daisuke Shida, CTO of AI Data Inc.
Shida showcased the "AI EduTech on IDX," a groundbreaking EdTech infrastructure tailored for the private education sector. He explained how this system addresses demographic challenges by enabling personalized learning and creating high-value educational experiences, which is crucial for the growth strategies of private educational institutions.

Session 4: AI and Training the Future Generation

Speaker: Daiki Ishikawa, Digital Hollywood University
In the realm of creative education, Ishikawa highlighted how generative AI is enhancing personalized learning experiences. He introduced systems like AITutor that facilitate collaborative learning between instructors and AI, showcasing a new paradigm of education that improves learning quality and flexibility, ultimately transforming education.

Session 5: Revolutionizing Music Education through Cloud Platforms

Speaker: Yuki Kuboyama, Tutteo Limited
Kuboyama discussed the challenges in music education and presented the cloud-based platform "Flat for Education." This platform aims to alleviate teachers' workloads while encouraging student self-expression, supporting innovative music education that aligns with high standards of quality and reforms in work styles through digital transformation.

AI Data Inc. Overview

Founded in April 2015, AI Data Inc. specializes in data and intellectual property infrastructures. Based in Tokyo, the company has gained the trust of over 9,000 businesses and more than 900,000 individual customers over 20 years, excelling in data ecosystem operations, including data sharing, backup, recovery, and security. Its innovative services, such as the data management IDX platform and collaborations with defense sectors to foster young engineers, underscore its commitment to strengthening societal frameworks through enhanced data and IP management.

For detailed insights from the sessions and more information about AI Data Inc., visit AI Data's official website.