Ethics and artificial intelligence in education
Diagnosing challenges and gaps in educational policy
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https://doi.org/10.32870/punto.v12i23.318Keywords:
artificial intelligence, ethics, educational governance, regulation, educational policyAbstract
Through a documentary, analytical, and interpretive approach, this article diagnoses the normative responses accompanying the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The findings show that, despite growing recognition of its ethical implications, regulatory institutionalization specifically oriented toward the educational field remains weak. The study offers a critical reading of AI governance in education and underscores the need for more consistent, transparent, and communicable public policy frameworks.
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