A comprehensive framework for the safe use of AI in schools is needed.
Specific rules for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are put in the schools in Greece, following the publication in a FEK of the relevant initiative of the ministries of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports and Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence.
More protection for students and the school community against phenomena of misinformation, algorithmic distortions, harmful content or misuse of technology, protection of students’ personal data, prohibition of AI use during exams and institutionalisation of the role of the “AI Use Coordinator” in each school are included in the framework for the safe use of AI in education.
As noted by the ministries, the foundations are now being laid “for a safe, transparent and pedagogically responsible use of AI in the educational process, with the aim of technology functioning as a tool to support learning and not as a substitute for personal effort, critical thinking and the role of the teacher”.
What is provided for the use of AI
The use of AI tools remains optional for students and teachers, is not linked to their assessment and is always carried out under the supervision of a teacher.
More specifically, the use of AI systems is envisaged:
– To be carried out solely to support learning and not to substitute for students’ personal effort.
– To be always under the supervision of a teacher.
– To be implemented on a voluntary basis for students and teachers.
– Should not affect assessment or student and service status.
Protections and prohibitions
Within the context of using AI tools in education, there are explicit prohibitions on practices such as:
– Creating and disseminating deepfake content without consent.
– Production of false bibliographic references or non-existent sources.
– Unauthorized development or use of AI applications.
– Fully automated assessment of students or teachers.
Special emphasis is placed on protecting the privacy of adults. The profiling of pupils and teachers, the processing of personality or behavioural data, and the input of sensitive personal data into AI systems are explicitly prohibited.
In particular, it is not allowed to enter names, photographs, voice samples, scores, health data or any other data that may lead to the identification of students and teachers.
In addition, the use of AI tools is not allowed during written examinations, tests and competitions, unless explicitly provided for controlled use by the teacher. Similarly, student assignments cannot be generated entirely or to a significant extent by AI applications.
Teachers are required to guide students in the creative, responsible and critical use of new tools, so that technology works to enhance learning rather than detract from it.
In this context, for the first time, the role of “AI Use Coordinator”is being established in each school unit. The responsible teacher will monitor the correct implementation of the AI tools, coordinate the participation of students and teachers and act as a reference point for data security and protection issues.
Access to AI systems will be provided, where supported, through the Panhellenic School Network, with secure user authentication and strict access restrictions.
In addition, specific security guarantees are introduced, such as anonymisation or pseudonymisation of data, recording of all processing procedures,
