Artificial intelligence is no longer just a part of the future — it is actively changing the present. In the new edition of the Hub Talks podcast, we discuss how AI is transforming schools, universities, and the entire learning approach. Together with experts, we are trying to understand what the education of tomorrow will be like and how to prepare for it.

One of the most pressing questions is whether AI will be able to completely replace the teacher. According to Bolatzhan Kumalakov, advisor to the rector of Astana IT University, this is unlikely.:

"AI can take on routine tasks, such as checking papers or generating training materials. But live communication, empathy, and the ability to inspire are still beyond the capabilities of machines."

Maxim Belyakov, founder of the EdTech startup Sailet, says that the main strength of AI is in personalization.

"AI allows you to create individual learning paths: one student learns the material through video, another through practice, and the third through dialogues. AI takes everything into account: pace, interests, even mood."

This is especially important for adults who return to school after a long break.

Even with the rapid development of technology, soft skills — critical thinking, communication, creativity — remain in the spotlight. Danabek Kaliazharov, director of Tomorrow School, is confident:

"We teach you not just how to use AI, but to ask it the right questions, think strategically, and work in a team. These skills become more important than any technical knowledge."

Is it possible to start studying at the age of 40? Yes, especially with the help of AI. Interactive platforms, adaptive courses, and digital assistants all remove barriers to entry. As the podcast host Alisher Ashekeev says:

"Now it doesn't matter how old you are, it's important how ready you are to study all the time. AI makes learning accessible, convenient and interesting for everyone."

Watch the issue right now to find out how technology is breaking the old school — and building a new one.