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Ofqual chief warns about AI use in schools

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16 October 2026

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Edtech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The chief regulator of exams in England, Sir Ian Bauckham, warns against the 'undiscriminating use of AI' in schools, highlighting risks to learning quality and human development. He cautions that unlimited AI use risks undermining qualifications and student cognitive growth.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Edtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

UK education regulators are pushing back on unchecked AI use in exams and learning. You must rethink AI integration to avoid regulatory barriers and align with evolving quality standards.

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