Elon Musk’s xAI company and the government of El Salvador have announced a partnership to launch the world’s first nationwide AI education program. Over the next two years, the flagship Grok model will be implemented in all 5,000 of the country’s public schools, becoming a personal AI mentor for over 1 million students. This marks the first instance globally where AI is integrated into a national education system at such a scale. The aim of the initiative is to reduce educational inequality, tailor the learning process to each child, and improve the quality of education in a country where many schools face a shortage of teachers and resources.
” alt=”Image of Midjourney Grok”>Grok will be able to adjust the explanation of materials to suit the pace and abilities of each student, providing an individualized approach both in cities and remote regions. The program covers key subjects-mathematics, natural sciences, English-and will work closely with teachers, aiding in lesson preparation, grading, and reducing bureaucratic burdens.
President Nayib Bukele, who made El Salvador the first country to adopt BTC as legal tender in 2021, is now aiming to position the nation as a leader in AI education. While much of Latin America clings to outdated classrooms and overburdened teachers, El Salvador and Elon Musk are stepping into the future using artificial intelligence.
This is not just a demonstration of technology. Imagine a child in San Salvador learning with a tutor through Grok at their own pace, while their peers in Guatemala or Honduras still study from dusty textbooks. Mario Nafal, an investor in Tesla, sees this partnership as paving the way for revolutionary changes in how education is delivered, especially in underdeveloped regions.
