The inspectorate trialled AI note taking in inspections, but wider roll out has been ditched after the tech was 'clunky'The inspectorate trialled AI note taking in inspections, but wider roll out has been ditched after the tech was 'clunky'Ofsted inspectors have trialled using AI to save them time while taking notes during inspections, but the watchdog has decided against any wider rollout for now. The inspectorate’s first foray into using AI was brought to light in an independent report it commissioned on the impact its revised framework could have on teacher and leader wellbeing. “However, we don’t have any plans to introduce AI tools in support of inspections when we start inspecting under the renewed framework in November.”It is understood the trial involved inspectors using tools intended to help make note-taking easier. Other public workers such as doctors and social workers have adopted AI note-taking tools as a way of cutting down on paperwork. But Ofsted felt the tools created more work, rather than streamline inspections, Schools Week understands.