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This document sets out DfE’s position on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) – including educational technology tools powered by generative AI and large language models such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot – in the education sector.
It is aimed at schools and colleges, with a particular focus on AI use in compulsory education. However, many of these considerations will also be relevant to other educational stages.
The Department for Education (DfE) is committed to supporting the AI Opportunities Action Plan. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents exciting opportunities to improve people’s lives, including by making our public services better. AI will support with the delivery of the Plan for Change and our opportunity mission.
If used safely, effectively and with the right infrastructure in place, AI can ensure that every child and young person, regardless of their background, is able to achieve at school or college and develop the knowledge and skills they need for life.
AI has the power to transform education by helping teachers focus on what they do best: teaching. This marks a shift in how we use technology to enhance lives and tap into the vast potential of AI in our classrooms.
To make the opportunity a reality, we will continue to explore this technology safely to encourage innovation and maximise the benefits for education.
Generative AI has demonstrated that it can help the education workforce by reducing some of the administrative burdens that hard-working teachers, staff and school leaders face in their day-to-day roles.
Research demonstrates that generative AI could also be used for tasks such as feedback and tailored support in schools.
Evidence is still emerging on the benefits and risks of pupils and students using generative AI themselves. We will continue to work with the education sector to develop understanding of effective and safe use cases.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education - GOV.UK
