Ministers say education must remain a common good in the AI age
More than 25 education ministers and representatives presented a joint statement on 8 September during UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week in Paris. It called for education to remain a human right and common good in the age of artificial intelligence.
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More than 25 education ministers and representatives presented a joint statement on 8 September during UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week in Paris. It called for education to remain a human right and common good in the age of artificial intelligence.
The statement says AI integration in education should be shaped by governance, public accountability and respect for learner and teacher rights. It recognizes AI’s potential to widen access and support learners while emphasizing that it cannot replace human relationships or teachers’ professional judgement.
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Ministers say education must remain a common good in the AI age
The statement says AI integration in education should be shaped by governance, public accountability and respect for learner and teacher rights. It recognizes AI’s potential to widen access and support learners while emphasizing that it cannot replace human relationships or teachers’ professional judgement.
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- EducationSuggested
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