Ethical Guidelines for the thoughtful Implementation of AI in Higher Education
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https://doi.org/10.56294/ai2026409Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence in Education, Educational Technology, Transparency and Accountability, Ethical Guidelines in EdTech, Equity in Higher EducationAbstract
As artificial intelligence (AI) integrates into education systems, concerns regarding its ethics become magnified. This chapter addresses the need for ethical frameworks on AI applications regarding the basic values of education: equity, transparency, and accountability. With rapid AI expansion in teaching and learning, systemic bias, student privacy, and stakeholder responsibilities emerge as burning issues.
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