Time for a Pause:Without Effective Public Oversight,AI in Schools Will Do More Harm than Good
Technology companies and political agencies are promoting the use of artificial intelligence in schools,despite an inadequate research base and lacking regulatory protections.The current adoption of unregulated AI applications in schools poses a grave danger to democratic civil society and to individual freedom and liberty.Years of warnings and precedents have highlighted the risks posed by the widespread use of pre-AI digital technologies in education,which have obscured decision-making and enabled student data exploitation.Without effective public oversight,the introduction of opaque and unproven AI systems and applications will likely exacerbate these problems.This article explores the harms likely if lawmakers and others do not step in with carefully considered measures to prevent these extensive risks.The authors urge school leaders to pause the adoption of AI applications until policymakers have had sufficient time to thoroughly educate themselves and develop legislation and policies ensuring effective public oversight and control of school applica-tions.
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