The Policy Puzzle of AI in Education and Work: Can We Get It Right?

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kelly Shiohira, Director at the Global Science of Learning Education Network; Diya Wynn, Principal and Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS); and Allison Scott, CEO of the Kapor Foundation. The conversation was moderated by Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU.

The session explored the sweeping impact of AI on both education and the workforce—and the critical policy questions that must be addressed as this technology transforms how we learn and work. Panelists examined the need for forward-thinking policies around workforce disruption, including reskilling and upskilling strategies; the potential of AI to enhance and expand access to education; and the importance of international collaboration in shaping ethical and equitable AI policies. With insights from global, corporate, and philanthropic perspectives, the discussion highlighted how intentional policy design can guide AI's role in shaping a more inclusive future.