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‘The new encyclopedia’: how some kids will use AI at school this year | CNN Business

AI in Education EditorialUpdated June 2, 20261 min readRead source
‘The new encyclopedia’: how some kids will use AI at school this year | CNN Business
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What AI policies do schools need?
Schools need policies covering acceptable use of AI tools by students, academic integrity definitions that address AI-generated content, data privacy standards for AI vendor contracts, and professional development requirements for staff. The US Department of Education has published voluntary guidance frameworks that districts can adapt.
Which countries have the most advanced AI policies in education?
The EU leads with binding AI Act provisions relevant to education, including transparency requirements for AI used in student assessment. Singapore and South Korea have national AI literacy curricula. In the US, policy is primarily state and district level, with some states like California and Virginia issuing formal AI guidance for schools.
How do AI policies affect student privacy?
AI tools that process student data must comply with FERPA in the US, COPPA for children under 13, and GDPR in the EU. School districts are responsible for vetting vendor data practices; strong policies require data processing agreements that prohibit training AI models on identifiable student data.
Who is responsible for AI policy in schools?
Responsibility is shared: district technology and legal teams vet vendors, school boards adopt acceptable use policies, administrators ensure compliance, and teachers implement guidelines in the classroom. Student digital literacy education is also considered part of sound AI governance, so that students understand their rights and responsibilities.

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