PagePeek Sponsors the 2024 Oxford Future Innovation Forum ： Exploring the Future of AI in Education

As artificial intelligence continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, AI is fundamentally reshaping the future of academic research and education. In 2024, PagePeek proudly served as the exclusive title sponsor of the Oxford Innovation Forum – AI + Education Forum (AI in Education), held at the University of Oxford.

The forum brought together leading scholars, industry experts, and policymakers to examine how AI technologies are transforming research methodologies, teaching practices, and the broader educational ecosystem.

How AI Is Transforming Academic Research and Teaching

With the rapid development of generative AI, tools such as ChatGPT have begun to play an important role in academic writing, teaching material preparation, and research assistance. Beyond generative models, AI-powered data analysis software, automated experimental design platforms, and virtual laboratories are significantly improving both research efficiency and teaching quality.

Key discussions at the forum focused on:

• How AI overcomes the limitations of traditional research methods
• The role of AI in advancing academic openness and research transparency
• Ethical challenges and intellectual property issues in AI-assisted scholarship

These topics sit at the heart of the global transformation of higher education and research.

AI + Education Forum: From Concept to Practice

While AI in Education has become a widely discussed topic, much of the conversation remains superficial. The Oxford JinYing Forum’s AI + Education session aimed to go deeper by addressing four foundational questions:

• What can AI genuinely contribute to education?
• How can AI technologies be effectively implemented in educational systems?
• Who are the key stakeholders driving AI adoption in education?
• Why is AI an unavoidable and transformative trend in education today?

This dedicated forum was exclusively sponsored by PagePeek AI, with a strong focus on real-world applications in higher education, academic assessment, and research productivity—moving beyond abstract or purely theoretical discussions.

Academic Perspectives: Integrating AI into Education

Since the release of national and international AI development strategies in recent years, research on AI in education has made significant progress. Areas such as personalized learning systems, educational data analytics, intelligent tutoring systems, and digital instructors have become central topics in academic research.

At the forum, Jeremy Knox, Associate Professor at Oxford’s Department of Education, shared insights from his research on how AI can:

• Enhance the quality of higher education
• Promote educational equity
• Address risks such as algorithmic bias and data-driven inequality

His work provides a critical academic lens on the responsible and ethical use of AI in education.

Industry Perspectives: AI Driving Innovation in Education and Research

From an industry standpoint, AI is rapidly transforming multiple areas of education, including:

• Academic research workflows
• Intelligent assessment and automated grading
• Teaching content design and adaptive learning systems
• Cross-border research collaboration and knowledge management

According to Deloitte, the global AI-driven education market is expected to exceed USD 10 billion in the coming decade, making AI one of the most influential forces in education technology.

During the forum, Dr. Jek Huang demonstrated how AI-powered academic productivity systems can significantly improve research and teaching efficiency. In addition, Zijun, Chair of the “AI China Forum” at Oxford Saïd Business School, shared insights into AI-driven educational data innovation and cross-sector collaboration between education and industry.

Societal and Governance Perspectives: Ethics, Law, and AI in Education

The impact of AI in education extends far beyond technology. AI-enabled education has the potential to:

• Reduce regional disparities in access to quality education
• Bring high-quality teaching resources to underserved communities
• Redefine future skill requirements and employment structures

Research from UNESCO suggests that by 2030, AI-related skills will become foundational across education and the workforce, posing new challenges for curriculum design and educational policy.

At the same time, issues such as data privacy, algorithmic accountability, and intellectual property protection remain critical. Professor Zhongchun provided a legal perspective on AI in education, examining how policy frameworks and legal safeguards can balance innovation with fairness and sustainability.

PagePeek: Advancing Responsible AI for Academia and Education

As the exclusive sponsor of the AI + Education Forum at the Oxford Innovation Forum, PagePeek remains committed to building AI systems designed specifically for academic and educational workflows.

Our mission is to help researchers, educators, and institutions:

• Improve academic productivity without compromising integrity
• Build transparent and evaluable research processes
• Use AI as a supportive partner—not a replacement for human thinking

At PagePeek, we believe that the true value of AI lies in amplifying human intellect, not replacing it.

We look forward to continuing our engagement with universities, research institutions, and global education leaders to shape the future of AI-powered education and scholarship.