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Thailand leads ASEAN in student AI adoption: study
Thailand leads ASEAN in AI adoption, with over 90% of students and 81% of teachers using generative AI tools, according to a recent study supported by Google.org.
The ASEAN Foundation’s reports, released during a regional policy summit, highlight the rapid integration of AI in Thai education.
Despite high usage, experts warn of a “readiness gap,” noting that many educators and parents lack adequate training, confidence, and ethical frameworks to manage AI responsibly.
The research emphasizes the need for developing AI literacy and governance standards to support sustainable growth, as the ASEAN digital economy aims to reach US$1 trillion by 2030.
Concerns remain about over-reliance on AI potentially affecting students’ critical thinking skills.
Experts stress that regional policies should focus on institutional preparedness to ensure AI benefits society and the economy.
🔗 Source: Nation Thailand
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Implications, context, and why it matters.
Thailand’s AI education gap is a preview of a regional economic risk
- Generative AI tools are common among Thai students and teachers, which suggests an AI-native workforce is taking shape. Experts warn that uneven training, low confidence, and weak ethical guidance for educators and parents could become a region-wide problem.
- As these students move into work, employers across ASEAN may hire people who can use AI tools yet struggle with critical thinking for complex problem-solving. Some researchers worry students may lean too heavily on AI.
- The shortfall could slow the region’s push to grow its digital economy, including ASEAN’s stated goal of reaching US$1 trillion by 2030. The research calls for stronger AI literacy and clear governance standards rather than higher usage alone.
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