Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 8th Sept. UNESCO on Thursday called on governments to regulate the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education and research, including age limits for users.
The agency is also calling for guardrails on data protection and user privacy, in a press release issued in New York.
GenAI tools, such as ChatGPT can produce automated text, images, videos, music and software code, UNESCO said.
It noted that the platforms have evolved rapidly and are already in use by hundreds of millions around the world, including many students.
UNESCO said very few countries have policies in place to ensure safe and ethical use of AI tools.
Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, said in a news release that “Generative AI can be a tremendous opportunity for human development, but it can also cause harm and prejudice,”
“It cannot be integrated into education without public engagement, and the necessary safeguards and regulations from governments. This UNESCO Guidance will help policymakers and teachers best navigate the potential of AI for the primary interest of learners.”
UNESCO guidance to create a global standard, suggests immediate steps that can be taken to ensure a human-centric vision for new technology use.
The agency stressed mandating the protection of data privacy and considering an age limit of 13 for their use in the classroom. It also outlines requirements for GenAI providers for ethical and effective use.
The guidance stressed the need for educational institutions to validate AI systems for student use.
The Guidance was released during the first ever Digital Learning Week, a flagship UNESCO’s event.
Over 1,000 participants discuss public digital learning platforms and GenAI and their use to reinforce and enrich learning.
The event highlighted other important guidance produced by UNESCO in education, including information and communication technologies in education policies, education and blockchains, and an assessment of government-endorsed K-12 AI curricula
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