For the past few years, much of the conversation about artificial intelligence in education has focused on tools. Which AI platform should teachers use? How can generative AI support lesson planning? Which prompts produce better results? In 2026, I believe we have reached a turning point. The real question for European education is no longer: “Can teachers and students use AI?” It is: “Do our schools have the knowledge, competences, ethical awareness and institutional capacit

Why is Estonia positioning itself to become a leader in AI? Estonia’s AI journey did not begin with ChatGPT. It began decades ago with Tiger Leap, digital education, digital identity, interoperable public services and a long-term commitment to building a digital society. Today, Estonia is taking the next step: AI Leap and Eesti.ai. But what makes this interesting is not simply the technology. It is the foundation behind it. In my new article, I look at the journey from Tiger