{
  "id": 12404352,
  "title": "Human interaction will remain vital to learning despite rapid rise of AI, says Education Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/human-interaction-will-remain-vital-to-learning-despite-rapid-rise-of-12404352",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:34:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/human-interaction-will-remain-vital-to-learning-despite-rapid-rise-of-ai-says-education-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri emphasized at the Education First Forum in Abu Dhabi that human interaction remains essential in learning, despite AI's rapid growth. She stated, \"Technology and artificial intelligence are tools we employ consciously, ensuring they do not come at the expense of independent thought or human interaction.\"\n\nAl Amiri highlighted the irreplaceable role of teachers in educational transformation, noting that teachers transform curricula into learning experiences, uncover students' talents, boost confidence, instill values, and teach thinking, learning, and relearning. She emphasized that educational progress starts with investing in teachers, their capabilities, professional development, and empowering tools.\n\nProf Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, the vice chancellor of UAE University, informed that AI courses became mandatory for all students before graduation in all colleges. He also mentioned refining academic programs to align with job market trends and global developments to equip students with necessary skills. Prof David Pedder, dean of Emirates College for Advanced Education, focused on integrating AI humanely, both for teachers and learners. He explained that professors at ECAE employ AI to reduce their workload, provide lesson plan input, and offer student feedback, leveraging AI's vast knowledge base for innovative teaching methods.\n\nProf Pedder unveiled the Nama initiative, which centers on families and well-being, fostering a \"collaborative ecosystem\" approach. He stressed the importance of engaging various stakeholders – including parents, children, policymakers, educators, and educational experts – to comprehensively address complex educational challenges.",
  "summary": "Teachers still have a crucial role to play in schools despite the rapid advance of artificial intelligence, the Minister of Education said. Sarah Al Amiri made her comments at the Education First Forum in Abu Dhabi, where she said that while AI will be used purposefully, there can be no replacement for human interaction. “Technology and artificial intelligence are tools we employ consciously,…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Human interaction will remain vital to learning despite rapid rise of AI, says Education Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/human-interaction-will-remain-vital-to-learning-despite-rapid-rise-of",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:34:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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