The Need for AI Education in the Near Future

AI Is Everywhere — And It’s Coming Faster Than You Think

From chatbots in customer service to AI in hospitals, agriculture, and even your Spotify playlist — AI has gone mainstream. By 2030, nearly 90% of businesses expect AI to transform their operations (WEF). The catch? We don’t yet have enough people with the skills to ride this wave.

The Skills Gap: Houston, We Have a Problem

The World Economic Forum predicts 40% of core skills will change in just five years and half of all employees will need reskilling by 2025 (WEF). Even Gen Z, the so-called digital natives, admit they feel unprepared: 58% say they lack AI knowledge (WEF).

In other words, the world is upgrading to “Workforce 2.0” while many of us are still on dial-up.

EdTech to the Rescue

Luckily, EdTech is booming. The market is projected to hit $550B by 2033 (Market.us). Mobile e-learning alone is expected to quadruple by 2028 (Classter). And AI isn’t just the subject — it’s also the teacher, powering adaptive platforms, tutors, and gamified learning.

AI Literacy: The New Basic Skill

Think of AI literacy like learning to read a century ago: essential, universal, non-negotiable. It’s not about coding; it’s about knowing what AI can (and can’t) do, spotting bias, and using it responsibly. A DataCamp survey found 69% of business leaders now rank AI literacy as essential as computer skills (DataCamp).

Without it, society risks splitting into AI “haves” and “have-nots.” With it, AI becomes a tool for empowerment.