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Using artificial intelligence to decode behavioural patterns in children with autism offers support to their unique needs. - 123rf

As a father of two children in primary school, and as someone working in higher education, I find myself looking at two generations of students every day. One is just beginning to learn.

The other is preparing to enter adult life. What troubles me is that, despite all the advances in education and technology, I am seeing the same weakness in both groups: many students are becoming less willing, and perhaps less able, to think for themselves.