Italy pilots AI in schools looking to boost tech-based learning

Under the pilot project set to begin this year, AI will be introduced in 15 schools across four regions.

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00:00They say the best way to learn is from one's mistakes.

00:05The headmaster of this high school in Rome told us that the belief convinced him to introduce

00:09the use of AI to enhance teaching.

00:11Not only that, but he believes such a tool can also help reduce dropout rates.

00:17Italy is among the first EU countries to have launched a pilot project to begin this year,

00:22introducing the use of AI in 15 schools across four regions.

00:50In this school, only fourth-year students will be involved in the trial.

00:55Using an online platform, they can improve their learning both in class and while doing

00:59homework.

01:00We asked one of the teachers involved in the project how it will work.

01:19Students welcomed the initiative.

01:43Initially the programme will be tested for a limited time, with the hope that it can

01:47be extended.

02:18Italy's education minister said one of the goals of using AI in schools is to bridge

02:22the gap between supply and demand in the labour market.

02:26Giorgia Orlandi for Euronews in Rome.