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Mapping AI Across World in Education: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of National Policies and Government AI Readiness

Jul 2026 · TechTrends · Vol 70, pp. 998 - 1022 · 0 citations · 56 references

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Overall, the results show persistent readiness gaps alongside a shared movement toward more targeted guidance for integrating generative AI in education.

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