Summary

Experts from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) presented the report “Education Digitalisation Outlook 2026”, which examines the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) on the development of education systems. The report notes that AI is already significantly transforming teaching and learning processes by expanding opportunities for personalized learning; however, access to technology alone does not guarantee effective knowledge acquisition. The authors highlight the risk of an “illusion of learning,” whereby formal performance indicators improve without the development of deep understanding and core cognitive skills. The report emphasizes that the greatest benefits are achieved when AI is integrated into clear pedagogical models with an active role for teachers and revised approaches to learning assessment. OECD experts conclude that without well-designed regulation, data protection, and robust institutional frameworks, digital technologies may exacerbate inequalities and undermine educational quality rather than enhance it.