In the latest #WISEOnAir episode, our Research and Policy Lead Sopiko Beriashvili is joined by World Bank Group Education Specialist Dr. Cristóbal Cobo to examine how #technology is reshaping cognition, #learning, and human capability.

In the age of #AI, this conversation explores what it means to design #innovation that strengthens thinking rather than replaces it.

00:00 - Introduction: AI's Impact on Education

01:19 - The Nature of AI: Truth, Data, and Skepticism

04:08 - The Role of Intelligent Skepticism & Cognitive Offloading

07:04 - AI: Enhancing Human Thinking vs. Creating Dependency

11:21 - AI's Influence on Human Cognition, Language, and Emotion

16:09 - Case Study: AI Tutors in Low-Resource Settings

21:02 - Transparency and Redefining Cognition with AI

25:10 - Navigating the Digital Divide & Shaping Future Generations

28:50 - A Policy Framework for AI in Education