Across several German states, a new phase of educational technology integration is underway as artificial intelligence tools find their way into classrooms. Bremen, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, Schleswig-Holstein and Thuringia are among the latest to introduce Telli, an AI software developed by the Federal Agency for Media Information (FWU). This system is designed for teacher use, with the potential for student access as well.
This expansion means a total of twelve federal states are now utilizing chatbot technology within the educational setting. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern paved the way two years ago, implementing AI tools from the provider Fobizz. Other states, including Saxony-Anhalt, Rhineland-Palatinate, Berlin, Bavaria and Saxony, have also been actively exploring and implementing AI applications in schools. Saxony-Anhalt, for example, is experimenting with its own AI creation, EmuGPT.
The Saarland is nearing its own introduction of an AI tool, though a spokesperson confirmed it remains in an exploratory phase to determine between Fobizz and Telli. Baden-Württemberg, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia are considered to be lagging behind, with pilot projects currently limited to a small fraction of schools. The ongoing rollout aims to provide teachers with new support tools and potentially enhance student learning experiences.
