By Linet Amuli - Reporter
Kenya, 21 November 2025 - Kenya has been urged to align itself with a proposed global framework that would regulate how artificial intelligence is used in schools, according to new findings from the 2025 HP Futures Report.
The report, released this month, highlights the speed at which AI is becoming embedded in student life, revealing that more than 60% of learners worldwide now rely on AI tools daily for academic research and assignments.
Drawing insights from a survey of 2,860 students across 21 countries, the study shows a strong desire for oversight, with 71% of respondents supporting clear limits on AI usage within education systems.
David McQuarrie, HP’s Chief Commercial Officer and Chair of HP Futures, said the growing dependence on AI reflects its importance in helping students manage demanding coursework, but warned that institutions must adapt quickly to keep up with the technology.
“AI can unlock personalised, high-quality learning for billions. But to achieve that potential, adoption must be responsible and thoughtful,” McQuarrie noted, adding that the pace of technological change is outstripping existing education policies.
The report urges Kenya and other governments to support the creation of a mandatory Global AI in Education Charter to promote ethical and safe integration of AI.
HP Futures, developed by HP Inc. in partnership with the Global Learning Council and T4 Education, is pushing for worldwide standards on learner-data ownership, children’s online protection, and bans on exploitative data-harvesting practices.
The development of the report was guided by diverse councils representing multiple regions and backgrounds.
According to HP, these councils held extensive discussions aimed at producing practical recommendations for governments, school leaders, and educators preparing to adopt AI technologies.
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Mayank Dhingra, HP’s Global Head of Education Business and Strategy, emphasised that successful AI integration must centre on the needs of teachers and students.
“We are entering a defining moment for education,” Dhingra said.
“We call on Kenyan policymakers, and leaders globally, to approach AI implementation with purpose and ensure that teachers and learners are at the heart of decision-making.”
Among the key recommendations is a call for Kenya to develop inclusive AI adoption strategies that prevent deepening educational inequality and guarantee universal access to essential AI tools.
The report also stresses that AI should enhance, not replace, the work of teachers, and urges that educators be fully involved before any AI platforms are introduced in classrooms.
Additional proposals include giving students a formal voice in the creation of AI policy, carrying out nationwide "AI-readiness" assessments before procurement, and fast-tracking AI literacy programs for policymakers, school administrators, and university leaders to help them keep pace with rapid technological change.
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