About Saviesa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and economies, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the global education system. To prepare future generations for an AI-driven world, we must reform educational paradigms to prepare children for a world that is changing at a rapid speed.
At Saviesa, our vision is to equip students with 21st-century skills. Saviesa aims to address the critical issues posed by AI in education while promoting human skills, such as empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
Mission Statement
Saviesa’s mission is to address the challenges and harness the opportunities AI presents, supporting the reimagination of our education systems to ensure that children and young adults are future ready. We aim to ensure that the digital tools are used and will be used in education enhance learning while safeguarding student well-being and promoting ethical standards. Our key focus areas include:
1. Research: Conducting comprehensive analysis and case studies on AI's role in education and human development.
2. Policy Advocacy: Proposing evidence-based policies that support the education reform needed and ensure AI-driven tools are accessible, equitable, and ethical.
3. Ethical AI Development: Developing a global standard for the ethical use of EdTech.
Key Global Issues Addressed
Saviesa addresses critical challenges, including:
- Mental Health and Technology: Addressing the mental health crisis exacerbated by technology, particularly among youth.
- Workforce Readiness: Preparing students for an evolving workforce that integrates AI.
- Educational Inequality: Ensuring equitable access to AI-driven educational tools.
- Ethical AI Use: Advocating for responsible AI usage in education, preventing bias, and promoting transparency.
AI and Education: Opportunities and Challenges
AI offers personalized learning experiences, but its integration raises concerns regarding mental health, social development, and equity. Saviesa emphasizes that while AI can enhance learning, it must prioritize mental health literacy and social-emotional learning (SEL) to protect student well-being.
Research, such as the 2021 Lancet study, has highlighted the risks of unregulated AI, including addictive behaviours fostered by social media algorithms. Saviesa promotes a responsible approach to AI, one that combines academic achievement with emotional resilience and mental health literacy.
Why Mental Health Literacy and SEL Matter
Mental health literacy is vital in today’s digital landscape. Teaching students to understand and manage mental health challenges equips them with essential life skills. This aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Additionally, SEL fosters critical skills like empathy and emotional regulation, helping students thrive both personally and professionally.
Saviesa’s Approach: Human and AI Integration
At Saviesa, we advocate for a balanced integration of human skills and technology. AI should support human development rather than replace it. By leveraging AI in educational settings—through tools like virtual and augmented reality and personalized learning paths—we can foster curiosity and engagement, ensuring inclusivity and ethical practices.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is not enough for students to excel academically; they must also possess strong social-emotional skills to navigate complex personal and professional environments. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focuses on critical life skills such as empathy, emotional regulation, resilience, and collaboration, which are vital in preparing students for an AI-driven world. These skills help students understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions, all of which are essential for personal well-being and success in the 21st century.
At Saviesa, we believe that integrating SEL with AI-driven education is crucial for preparing future generations to thrive in a technology-enhanced world. While AI can personalize learning paths and improve academic outcomes, it is SEL that nurtures the human capacities needed to succeed in an increasingly automated society. By using AI tools like virtual reality simulations and personalized feedback systems, Saviesa seeks to create learning environments where students can develop emotional intelligence and resilience alongside academic knowledge.
By embedding SEL into AI-enhanced educational tools, we aim to address the growing mental health crisis among youth, exacerbated by excessive screen time and social media. This combination ensures that technology enhances human development rather than replaces it, fostering well-rounded, emotionally resilient individuals who can succeed in both personal and professional spheres.
Key Initiatives
- Insightful Research and Analysis
Saviesa’s research focuses on understanding the impact of AI on education, equity, and access through in-depth literature reviews, case studies, and primary data collection. These findings will drive the creation of inclusive and effective EdTech solutions, ensuring they address real-world needs and challenges. - Collaborative Roundtables
Bringing together thought leaders, educators, and policymakers, Saviesa will host dynamic roundtable discussions to explore and co-create solutions for the most critical challenges in AI and education. These gatherings aim to foster innovation, inclusivity, and actionable insights. - Driving Policy Advocacy
Based on rigorous research, Saviesa will champion evidence-based policy recommendations to reform education systems globally. Our advocacy work will ensure that AI-powered tools and strategies promote accessibility, inclusivity, and ethical standards across diverse contexts. - Empowering Educators Through a Global Platform
Saviesa will establish an innovative digital platform designed to amplify educators’ voices, promote cross-cultural dialogue, and share best practices in AI-driven education. This platform will offer interactive webinars, educator-led forums, and a repository of innovative teaching methods, fostering a global network of empowered educators working collaboratively to tackle modern educational challenges.
Supporting UN SDGs
Saviesa’s initiatives align with several UN SDGs:
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Promoting mental health literacy.
- SDG 4 (Quality Education): Supporting inclusive, AI-enhanced education.
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Reducing gender disparities in access to technology.
The Saviesa International Advisory Board (IAB)
Saviesa’s International Advisory Board, composed of experts from education, business, AI, and policymaking, offers strategic direction and ensures the think tank’s work reflects diverse perspectives. The IAB will advocate for Saviesa’s research and policy recommendations globally. Meet our board
Conclusion
Saviesa Think Tank is committed to leading the charge in reshaping education for the future. By fostering ethical AI integration, promoting mental health literacy, and advocating for policy reform, Saviesa aims to ensure that future generations harness the benefits of AI while upholding the core values of human development.
