The application of AI is opening up great opportunities for personalized education , increasing self-learning ability, innovating teaching methods and promoting lifelong learning. However, it also comes with challenges of digital divide, AI ethics, data security and technology dependence.
In order to clarify the spirit of the resolutions, evaluate the implementation practices and propose solutions, this morning, October 25, at the headquarters of Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper, the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department coordinated with Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper to organize a discussion "Promoting the application of AI in education and training - Benefits and challenges".
The program was attended by comrades: Huynh Thanh Dat, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Nguyen Huy Ngoc, Head of Department 3 of Localities; Bui Ngoc Quy, Head of Department of Health and Sports; Phan Viet Phong, Head of Department of Science and Technology; Le Thi Mai Hoa, Deputy Head of Department of Education - Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission.
On the side of the Ministry of Education and Training, the program had the participation of Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc; Director of the Southern Center for Education and Training Development Le Thang Loi.
On the side of the Ministry of Science and Technology, there is Director of the Department of Social Sciences, Humanities and Natural Sciences ( Ministry of Science and Technology ) Tran Quoc Cuong.
On the side of the Ho Chi Minh City leaders, there was Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Anh Duc, member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee.
On the side of Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper, there were journalist Nguyen Khac Van, Acting Editor-in-Chief; Bui Thi Hong Suong, Deputy Editor-in-Chief.
In addition, the program also had the participation of leaders of the Department of Education and Training, the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City and representatives of general education institutions and universities in the city.
Application of artificial intelligence in education – An inevitable trend
Speaking at the opening of the seminar, Acting Editor-in-Chief of Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper Nguyen Khac Van said that Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2025 of the Politburo identified one of the strategic breakthrough tasks as: "Comprehensive digital transformation, popularization and strong application of digital technology and artificial intelligence in education and training".
This is not only an orientational policy, but also a practical imperative, requiring the Vietnamese education sector to proactively adapt, innovate thinking, models and methods to catch up, progress together and be able to surpass the global development trend.
Initial practice shows that AI is opening up many new opportunities for Vietnamese education such as increasing access to knowledge, narrowing regional gaps, improving equality in learning; promoting personalized education, helping each student maximize their potential; arousing creativity, improving self-study and research capacity of learners and innovating teaching methods of teachers; contributing to building a learning society, forming lifelong learning habits in the community.
However, in addition to the great benefits, the application of AI in education also poses many challenges: from data security, academic ethics, teachers' digital capacity, to the risk of technology dependence, infrastructure disparities between regions. How to make AI serve people, not replace people, so that technology can truly promote fairness and humanity in education - these are the issues that need to be discussed and discussed in depth in the seminar.
6 recommendations for implementing AI in education
Assessing the urgency of promoting the application of artificial intelligence in education and training, Dr. Le Thi Mai Hoa, Deputy Director of the Department of Education, Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission , said that the Party and State have had many policies on the development of artificial intelligence technology in education and training such as: Decision No. 127/QD-TTg (dated January 26, 2021) of the Prime Minister on the National Strategy on research, development and application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030; Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW (dated December 22, 2024) of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation; Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW (dated August 22, 2025) of the Politburo on breakthroughs in education and training development, etc.
On that basis, Dr. Le Thi Mai Hoa made 6 recommendations:
Firstly, building a national artificial intelligence literacy program “National AI Literacy” for students and teachers at all levels from Information Technology, Middle School, High School. This is a concrete direction according to the direction of Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on “popularizing and strongly applying digital technology and artificial intelligence in education and training”.
Second , promote training and development of teachers in digital skills and AI ethics. Teacher training should not only focus on technological skills, but also on the ability to assess, orient, and ensure school safety in the digital environment, associated with professional ethics.
Third, integrate AI into STEM subjects (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Information Technology) instead of separating it into a separate subject.
Fourth , build a framework of regulations on academic ethics and the use of AI in research and teaching.
Fifth , invest in developing digital infrastructure and “Make in Vietnam” AI platforms suitable for Vietnamese data and language.
Sixth , promote propaganda and communication to popularize awareness of AI in education and training to training institutions, general schools, localities, learners, teachers and the education community.
Three strategic pillars of AI application in general education
Sharing at the seminar on breakthrough solutions for AI applications in general education, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan, General Director of EMG Education Group , said that promoting AI applications is based on 3 strategic pillars: English training; Digital capacity training; Core technologies applying AI combined with Metaverse.
Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan cited the reality at EMG, AI is applied in the integrated English program; applying AI technology EMG IMMERSIVE LEARNING (teaching English according to the total language immersion model) and applying AI technology in testing. Thereby, forming a closed ecosystem with the participation of AI, from learning to testing assessment: creating and managing smart question banks, supporting test scoring and capacity assessment, virtual assistants and AI virtual teachers to support test preparation, analyzing assessment data.
For the digital competency training pillar, AI is applied in the digital competency integration program towards international standards ICDL; AI competency training programs for innovation and creativity, and technology skills training programs. For the core technology pillar of AI combined with Metaverse, some applications have also been deployed by EMG such as the learning management system LMS, Metaverse platform.
“The core technologies applying AI do not only apply technology to a specific program, but also build a technology platform to deploy a comprehensive, scalable digital school model, contributing to digital transformation and shortening the gap in the education sector,” Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan emphasized.
Teach AI early to develop programming and problem-solving thinking
Mr. Nguyen Viet Trung, Deputy General Director of KDI Education Joint Stock Company, said that AI education can be implemented from primary and secondary school levels, not waiting until high school level, to equip students with a foundation of knowledge and skills.
Accordingly, students are trained in programming and algorithmic thinking; problem-solving thinking; design thinking. At the same time, ethical and social issues of AI are also integrated through education through contents such as: awareness of AI in life; bias, AI misinformation issues; privacy, copyright, information security; AI and careers that students are interested in.
Digital transformation of education requires a unified software platform
According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade , the school is currently investing in comprehensive digital transformation of its operations, with an investment of about 15-20 billion VND for technology infrastructure, training, and management.
However, the existing software system still has many limitations: technical errors often occur, data is not synchronized between subsystems causing data errors, greatly affecting statistics, reporting and management decision making. Units face many difficulties in exploiting and using shared data. In addition, updating, upgrading or troubleshooting software often takes a long time, costs a lot of time and money due to dependence on external development units. Currently, even the software of the Ministry of Education and Training in management and statistics has not met the needs of schools in enrollment, statistics, diploma and certificate management, etc.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan proposed that the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Education and Training need to research and coordinate to build a common software system for schools to use synchronously, avoiding the implementation of AI applications in each school in a different way.
Deploying AI in general education requires three strong pillars
Presenting the paper "Teaching and learning AI in Vietnamese high schools", Prof. Dr. Le Anh Vinh, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences , said that the Ministry of Education and Training is currently building an AI education program framework for students from grades 1 to 12.
Previously, according to the survey results on the readiness of Vietnamese students for AI conducted by the Institute at the end of 2024, more than 87% of secondary school students have knowledge about AI. However, only 17% of students apply AI very effectively, 50% of students apply effectively, the remaining more than 30% feel normal or apply ineffectively.
Some of the difficulties students encounter when using AI include: lack of knowledge and skills about AI; lack of equipment and technology; lack of guidance from teachers...
Regarding teachers, the survey results show that 76% of teachers said they have used AI in teaching. Of these, a worrying rate is that 30.95% of teachers are uncertain about the effectiveness of use; more than 20% of teachers are not confident when applying AI in education.
From a research perspective, Prof. Dr. Le Anh Vinh raised the question: “Current technology has not completely solved the problems of education but only solved the problems of technology. For example, teachers use AI to grade students' papers while students do not need to grade their exams by machine. Another example is that students and teachers now use AI tools to save time preparing lectures and doing exercises. However, if the tools are not used intelligently and for the right purpose, the application will not bring practical results for teaching and learning.”
Based on that reality, the representative of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences proposed that the implementation of AI in general education should be based on three main pillars: a consistent policy framework (ensuring ethical requirements, data security and long-term orientation); comprehensive and flexible curriculum and learning materials; human and financial resources.
In particular, policies need to prioritize building an AI competency framework for students and teachers; guiding the application of AI in teaching and investing in digital infrastructure to narrow regional gaps.
Bringing AI into Schools: Need to Start with Infrastructure and Teaching Staff
As one of the first primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City to inaugurate a Digital Citizenship Skills Classroom, Principal of Nguyen Binh Khiem Primary School (Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) Do Ngoc Chi said that to promote AI application, the school started with fundamental steps such as building infrastructure, training teachers, and innovating teaching and learning methods.
Nguyen Binh Khiem Primary School has invested in the “Digital Skill Classroom” project with an area of 48m², open – flexible – modern design. The room is equipped with 40 tablets, Smart TV, high-speed Internet, sound system – air conditioning, along with posters, slogans and QR codes for learning about network safety and digital citizenship principles. That space is not only a technology classroom, but also an educational environment for living values in the digital age - where students learn to master technology, not be controlled by technology.
Regarding staff training, the management staff and teachers are trained in exploiting digital learning materials and AI tools to support teaching; applying LMS platforms, Microsoft Teams, online classroom management software; integrating digital citizenship skills in lectures and experiential activities. In particular, teachers are encouraged to shift from "transferring knowledge" to "leading capacity", taking technology and AI as companions, helping students think critically, be creative and behave civilly in cyberspace.
Teaching AI in High Schools: A Leveled Approach and the Problem of Teacher Shortage Needed
Pham Thi Be Hien, principal of Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted (Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), said that the Artificial Intelligence subject has been implemented for the past 7 years. In the first phase, the school organized two levels: general for 10th graders and advanced for students who love AI research. After a while, the program was adjusted into three levels: general; advanced - application; and advanced - in-depth research for students aiming to study AI at university level.
“I think that organizing systematic and systematic access to AI for students from high school level is necessary and needs to be expanded in the context of the digital age,” said the Principal of Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted.
Through the implementation, Ms. Pham Thi Be Hien believes that the biggest difficulty today is the lack of teachers who are well-trained in AI. This is a problem that needs to be solved and resolved soon. “Currently, the school has chosen the solution of contracting with university lecturers and engineers in artificial intelligence. At the same time, it organizes in-depth training for the school's IT teachers,” Ms. Hien said.
School - Enterprise - Artificial Intelligence Model
Associate Professor Dr. Dam Sao Mai, Vice Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry, said that businesses and high-tech industries are “thirsty” for human resources with digital skills. Recent surveys show that up to 73% of employers have difficulty finding candidates.
The Vice Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry proposed a dynamic linkage model: School - Enterprise - Artificial Intelligence. In this model, AI is not a mere tool, but acts as a "central nervous system", creating a value cycle, connecting and transmitting information continuously and in real time between the classroom and the labor market.
However, given the risks of the negative side of technology, Associate Professor Dr. Dam Sao Mai believes that a responsible governance framework is needed to ensure that AI becomes a powerful ally, not an uncontrollable force. The Ministry of Education and Training needs to consider establishing an AI Ethics Council in Education to ensure the fairness and transparency of algorithms and, most importantly, affirm that all important decisions must ultimately be made by humans.
Associate Professor, Dr. Dam Sao Mai suggested an “innovation alliance” : “We recommend that the Ministry of Education and Training soon issue a Circular providing specific guidance on the application of AI in higher education. In addition, the State can also consider establishing a Digital Transformation Fund in higher education. This fund is a strategic investment tool, prioritizing funding for projects with participation and counterpart capital from businesses. At the same time, businesses must also participate more, instead of just standing in the position of recruiters and complaining about the lack of human resources.”
Ethics is the foundation for sustainable digital education
Speaking at the seminar, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Vu, Deputy Head of the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Natural Sciences (VNU-HCM) gave warnings about ethical issues in the era of digital education and AI. He cited unfortunate incidents that have happened in the world, and raised a big question: Technology can support education, but without an ethical framework, it will become a harmful tool.
Over the past 10 years, AI has developed rapidly, opening a new era for humanity, especially in the field of education. AI has deeply influenced search engines, learning material recommendation systems, virtual assistants, automatic grading software and social networks. It brings opportunities to innovate teaching and learning methods, but also exposes many risks. A deepfake video circulating online, a gender-biased career recommendation system, or an addictive design learning application all show that AI can be both a driving force for innovation and a potential risk if not controlled ethically.
Therefore, AI ethics is a system of principles, values and norms to ensure that this technology is developed, deployed and used in a fair, transparent, safe and responsible manner. The ultimate goal is to protect human dignity, freedom and legitimate interests. Some key elements can be summarized:
- Transparency - the system needs to have an explanation and verification mechanism, avoiding the "black box" situation;
- Fairness - technology should not reproduce social prejudices, and should not discriminate based on gender, region or circumstances;
- Responsibility - individuals and organizations developing and implementing the system must be responsible for the consequences it causes;
- Protecting human rights - AI must not violate privacy, freedom and dignity; Humanity - technology must aim for the common good, contributing to sustainable development.
“The important thing is not to avoid technology, but to know how to use it properly and humanely. Ethics in AI is the foundation for sustainable development of digital education,” Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Vu emphasized.
"The teacher uses AI, the student uses AI but both of them ignore it"
Mr. Le Truong Tung, Chairman of the Board of FPT University, FPT Corporation, pointed out the fact that many people do not dare to admit the dominance of AI in work. He said that the problem is not only the need for regulations, rules, and the development of a set of rules in the use of AI, but also the need to build training models suitable for the development of AI.
Dr. Le Truong Tung said that FPT is currently developing a reverse model that ensures compliance with current regulations, in which students' theoretical learning will not take up much time in class, but instead will focus on problem solving and creativity.
Professor Hoang Van Kiem: In the AI era, the most important thing is "who is more humane"
Speaking at the seminar, Professor Dr. Hoang Van Kiem, Senior IT Advisor of Saigon International University, former Principal of the University of Information Technology (VNU-HCM), said that AI is an achievement of human intelligence, and also a mirror reflecting ourselves. If we teach AI to speak correctly, but forget to teach humans to live correctly, the danger does not come from AI, but from human mental laziness. Therefore, the most important thing in the AI era is not "who is smarter", but "who is more humane". When humans know how to retain within themselves the light of morality, of emotion and of creativity, all technology - including AI - will become companions in the journey of intellectual and spiritual evolution of humanity.
There are many countries in the world that have implemented AI applications in education, but some countries have failed due to lack of adequate preparation. A new set of textbooks takes 6-7 years to complete, so the introduction of AI into education in Vietnam requires preparation and testing, and the world is also in the testing process. In my opinion, the implementation roadmap must be suitable for Vietnam's conditions. AI can be deployed for general education in three stages:
Phase 1 is getting acquainted and exploring (Primary school) : Give students gentle exposure through games, images, and fun learning applications with AI elements. The goal is to help them develop technological thinking and creative curiosity.
Phase 2: Basic understanding and application (Middle school): students begin to understand how AI works, learn how to ask questions, analyze simple data, and apply AI to learn other subjects.
Phase 3: Creative thinking – responsible use (High School): Students learn how to collaborate with AI to solve problems, do small research projects, and practice ethics, responsibility and personal courage in using technology.
Spreading the spirit of Resolution 71-NQ/TW into education through digital transformation and artificial intelligence
Comrade Huynh Thanh Dat, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission , highly appreciated and commended Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper for proactively proposing and coordinating the organization of the discussion in the current context. The organization of the discussion not only meets the topicality and practicality of the issue, but also ensures the scientific, objective and directional values in propaganda work, contributing to spreading the spirit of the Party's resolutions into social life.
Based on the results and recommendations at the seminar, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat suggested that the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Science and Technology soon advise the Government to issue documents guiding the implementation of the AI Strategy in education; especially the AI Ethics Framework in schools and AI programs and documents for high school level.
In addition, he proposed that the Government and ministries and branches research and build a Digital Transformation Fund in higher education - a strategic investment fund with breakthrough mechanisms and policies to attract socialized resources, encourage businesses to invest in digital infrastructure and AI solutions in education.
On the part of higher education institutions, it is necessary to proactively train, pioneer in innovation, and learn from successful models instead of passively depending on external solutions.
In addition, the business community needs to change its mindset, moving from the role of a passive "employer" to the position of a "co-creator" of human resources.
Finally, news agencies and newspapers need to continue their mission of promoting and raising awareness of both the benefits and challenges of AI, creating social consensus and a proactive and ready-to-integrate mindset for people.
“I believe that with the spirit of Resolution 71-NQ/TW of the Politburo, together with the support of intellectuals, teachers, scientists and technology enterprises, we will build a modern, humane, creative Vietnamese education system with national identity and contemporary stature,” said comrade Huynh Thanh Dat.
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