Implications of using artificial intelligence in educational systems

The application of artificial intelligence in higher education offers numerous benefits but also requires careful consideration of important ethical issues related to student rights, system fairness, teachers' professional responsibility, and the protection of data security in the digital environment.

In the educational context, artificial intelligence mediates processes that are fundamentally human: the development of knowledge, critical thinking, autonomy, and academic integrity. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the technology aligns with the values and norms of higher education and that its use is based on high standards of cybersecurity.

Compliance with the European Act on Artificial Intelligence

AI systems that affect student assessment, selection, and progression can be classified as high-risk systems, which obligate institutions to ensure:

• Demonstrable fairness and control of bias
• Transparency and explainability
• Clear human oversight of decisions
• Secure data management and protection.

Reflective question

• How can you ensure in your own educational practice that the use of AI is fair and ethically sustainable, protects student privacy and security, remains transparent and understandable, supports human judgment and knowledge, and preserves academic integrity and professional values?