EdTech Companies Criticized for Data Exploitation and Unsuitable Educational Models in India

Imagine you have a new computer game that wants to teach you math.

Some companies that make these games, called EdTech, are bringing them to schools in India.

But some people are worried.

They say these companies treat India like one big group of kids, even though kids in different places learn differently and have different needs.

These companies also seem to care more about making money and collecting information about what you learn, instead of just helping you learn and have fun.

They use computer tricks like points and rankings, which can make learning feel less like fun and more like a competition.

The worry is that these companies might be using kids like test subjects without being careful enough.

They want these companies to be more truthful, understand each child better, and protect the information they collect.