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Schools are struggling to adapt to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) due to outdated policies and a lack of clear guidelines. Research indicates that many schools in Ireland have not updated their acceptable usage policies (AUPs) to address AI, with only 11% having current policies for the 2024/25 academic year. This gap raises concerns among educators about the potential misuse of AI in critical assessments like the Leaving Cert project work, which will account for 40% of students' overall grades starting September 2025.
While AI tools like Duolingo and ChatGPT can enhance learning, they also pose risks such as bias and privacy issues. A significant portion of school leaders supports the use of AI tools, but only under strict guidelines to mitigate ethical concerns. The Department of Education is working on comprehensive AI guidelines expected to be released in early 2025, aiming to provide clarity on the responsible use of AI in educational settings.
• Only 11% of schools have updated AI usage policies for 2024/25.
• Department of Education developing AI guidelines for schools by early 2025.
AI refers to technologies that simulate human intelligence, impacting education and assessments.
AUPs are rules governing technology use in schools, often outdated and lacking AI references.
Ethical concerns involve issues like bias and privacy in the use of AI tools in education.
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