Generative AI in Education: A 2025 Outlook for Leaders

Generative AI is rapidly transforming the education sector, and a recent update I presented for the Center for Public Sector AI highlights what education leaders need to know in 2025. With 46 states passing over 100 AI-related laws in 2024 alone, and new federal actions like Executive Order 14179 directing a national AI strategy, the regulatory landscape is evolving quickly. Schools and universities are expanding AI programs, moving from pilots to full-scale deployments—like Old Dominion University’s enterprise chatbot. At the same time, challenges such as AI-assisted cheating, deepfakes, and phishing are prompting concern. The future points toward more autonomous “agentic AI” and advanced audio and image tools, underscoring the need for leaders to stay informed.