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Nick Clegg, the former president of global affairs at Meta and deputy prime minister of the UK, has joined the board of the AI education startup Efekta. This company, a spinout from Swiss firm EF Education First, focuses on providing AI-driven teaching assistants that adapt to students’ abilities and send progress reports to teachers. The platform is aimed at offering personalized education experiences in regions like Latin America and Southeast Asia, where teacher shortages are prevalent. Clegg’s experience in politics and technology is expected to guide Efekta’s expansion into new markets. He believes AI will significantly enhance educational practices by offering immersive and personalized learning experiences that traditional classroom settings can’t provide.