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Artificial intelligence: Who makes the decisions – who experiences the consequences?

Artificial intelligence is forcing schools to ask many questions about teaching and our wider work – but are we talking to our students about their concerns? Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith offers two examples of why we should...
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Over the last year, forward-thinking schools have been grappling with the many challenges and provocations raised by the now global presence of artificial intelligence (AI).

Pathfinding trusts, such as Woodland Academy Trust in London and Kent, and the Robin Hood Multi-Academy Trust in Birmingham, have been trailblazing with AI-focused INSET days for all staff – raising awareness, providing training, and creating capacity to play and explore ideas and tools alongside colleagues.

But this is not about a technology enthusiast encouraging staff to utilise more digital tools. It is instead an act of leadership which recognises that AI now permeates society beyond our schools, and as civic leaders we have a moral and ethical duty to our children and our communities to raise awareness about the implications.

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