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Research, public policy, tools, and equity. Evidence-based analysis curated by Instituto i10.
Research
The Governance Gap: What the 2026 AI Index Reveals
Stanford's new report reveals that 80% of students already use AI for schoolwork, yet only 6% of teachers report having clear institutional policies to guide that use.
Ethics & Future
AI in schools: unmediated use is undermining student learning
New research shows one in five student AI interactions involves cheating or self-harm, while 70% of Brazilian high school students use AI without clear guidelines.
Tools & LLMs
Invisible fingerprints that catch AI-generated exam answers
Researchers at ASU developed IntegrityShield, a system that embeds imperceptible marks in assignments to make improper AI use detectable before submissions are even reviewed.
Research
The Hidden Reality of AI in Schools: Risks and Opportunities
An analysis of 1.2 million student conversations reveals that 20% of AI interactions involve problematic behaviors. Brazil responds with new MEC guidelines for schools.
Research
UNESCO launches AI-in-education observatory for Latin America
With over 50% of teachers in Brazil already using AI tools and fewer than 10% of schools with formal guidelines, UNESCO launches a regional platform to guide ethical technology integration.
Policy & Equity
UNESCO builds a regional AI-in-education observatory for LAC
UNESCO has launched the first AI in Education Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean, a multi-stakeholder platform to guide evidence-based policy across the region.
Ethics & Future
Brazil's AI education framework puts ethics before tools
Brazil's Ministry of Education released its first official AI framework for all education levels, establishing that learning about the technology must precede its use in schools.
Tools & LLMs
How Brazil is scaling AI training for teachers while the world debates
Nova Escola and Microsoft's free WhatsApp AI training has reached 8,000 Brazilian teachers; research shows educator confidence is the key to real classroom impact.
Research
What Research Data Actually Shows About AI in Schools
New research shows 27% of teens use AI for schoolwork multiple times weekly, yet only 7% of parents are aware. The data exposes a gap between adoption and governance in schools.
Research
AI in Schools: 80% of Students Use It, 6% Have Clear Policies
Stanford's 2026 AI Index reveals that 80% of students use AI for schoolwork, yet only 6% of teachers have clear policies: adoption races ahead, governance lags behind.
Policy & Equity
AI in Schools: When Policy Outpaces Teacher Readiness
The U.S. and Brazil both released AI education frameworks in April 2026. Their shared challenge: teachers lack the training to guide students toward responsible AI use.
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