AI in edtech: The 2026 efficacy imperative

A strong and solid AI strategy will enable education leaders to answer what improved, for whom, and under what conditions.

AI has crossed a threshold. In 2026, it is no longer a pilot category or a differentiator you add on. It is part of the operating fabric of education, embedded in how learning experiences are created, how learners practice, how educators respond, and how outcomes are measured. That reality changes the product design standard.