What are the best ways to ensure that AI is used safely, ethically, and in ways that protect the data and interests of children, young people, teachers, and schools and colleges? What forms of regulation and enforcement may be appropriate?

Background

Digital technologies, and AI in particular, will provide great opportunities – and potentially challenges – for teaching and school management. We want to make sure that we have a strong evidence base as these technologies grow in use.

Next steps

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Df E Areas of Research Interest 2024

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    Problem Space: There is now a broad base of research in AI ethics, policy and law that can inform and guide efforts to construct a Responsible AI (R-AI) ecosystem, but three gaps must be bridged before this is achieved: ...

    Funded by: AHRC

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    The project addresses the gaps in creating a Responsible AI ecosystem, which indirectly relates to ensuring AI is used safely and ethically.

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