In South Korea, many parents are voicing concerns regarding the government's initiative to introduce tablets featuring AI-powered textbooks in classrooms.

A petition signed by over 50,000 parents emphasizes the need for the government to prioritize students' well-being over the adoption of new technology, highlighting worries about digital device exposure.

Parents are already grappling with significant challenges related to their children's use of smartphones and tablets, raising further apprehensions about additional digital devices in education.

While details about the AI textbooks remain limited, they are designed to offer customized learning materials tailored to individual students' learning speeds, with teachers able to monitor progress via dashboards.

The government plans to implement these tablets next year, aiming for teachers to utilize AI textbooks across all subjects by 2028, with exceptions for music, art, physical education, and ethics.

Concerns about the impact of excessive digital device usage on children's development are echoed by parents like Lee Sun-youn, who fears it could hinder brain development, concentration, and problem-solving abilities.