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UNESCO: Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research

Jeremy WeaverJanuary 3, 2025
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UNESCO's guidance outlines ethical and responsible use of generative AI in education and research, addressing potential biases, copyright issues, and digital inequalities, while recommending human-centered strategies and regulatory measures for its integration and competency development.

UNESCO: Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research



Summary of https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000386693

This UNESCO publication offers global guidance on the ethical and effective use of generative AI (GenAI) in education and research. It examines GenAI's capabilities and limitations, addressing controversies such as bias, copyright infringement, and the potential exacerbation of digital inequalities.

The document proposes regulatory steps for governments, AI providers, institutions, and individual users, emphasizing a human-centered approach that prioritizes human agency and inclusivity. Recommendations are provided for developing AI competencies, integrating GenAI responsibly into teaching and learning, and rethinking assessment methodologies.

Finally, it explores the long-term implications of GenAI for knowledge creation and the future of education.