Introducing Julio Zelaya, an educator, entrepreneur, AI expert, and modern-day renaissance man.

He joins us to explore how AI can enhance education, preserve cultural identity, and help us become more human in an increasingly digital world.

In this episode, we explore:
• How growing up in Guatemala shaped a philosophy of blending entrepreneurship with education
• Using AI in education to ignite curiosity
• The secret to student engagement: align learning with passion
• Language and access barriers in AI: why training models in local languages (and context) matters
• Breaking down systemic barriers that keep rural and underserved communities disconnected
• The philosophical shift we need: AI as partner, not replacement
• How to use technology to enhance human capabilities
• Why the human element must stay at the forefront of every technological advancement

Plus: Julio shares how he created Guatemala's first online school, and what that taught him about innovation, access, and the power of curiosity.

Whether you're an educator struggling with AI in the classroom, concerned about technology eroding human connection, or curious about how AI can actually make us more human, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew.

Join us as Julio Salaya reveals why the future of technology is more about being more human, and not just doing more.

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Key topics:
#AIinEducation #EdTech #EducationInnovation #AIforGood #GlobalEducation #EntrepreneurialMindset #FutureOfLearning

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