Essay 13: Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Talent Development in Education

This essay explores how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can transform talent development in education by enabling personalized, scalable, and context-aware learning experiences. Through speculative vignettes and analysis of current limitations in differentiation, the essay presents a vision for an AI-integrated classroom where educators shift toward coaching and project management roles to unlock student potential. It argues that creativity will gain value in a post-AI educational landscape.