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Lessons that sense confusion

Estimated year~2041

30% by 2046 · including earlier years

The year is an editorial timing estimate. The percentage applies to occurrence by the stated deadline. These estimates are not calibrated odds.

Brain-sensing earbuds tell a pupil's AI tutor the moment they are confused, bored or tired, so the lesson changes pace on the spot.

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Milestone stage: milestone (legacy definition)

Completion criteria: Legacy milestone: refine the observable threshold before resolving.

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.