In this article, Jamie discusses some of the key issues around the safe and responsible development and application of emerging AI platforms in the context of education, and shares insights from some colleges that are already leading the way in this context’Right now my experience with some of the well-known AI platforms from time to time goes a little like this. Ask a question via a prompt, receive an answer with a bold and audacious statement in it. Type a more refined prompt seeking data sources and links to verify the bold audacious statement. Receive an answer with the requested links. Click on the links and be taken to McDonald’s wrap of the day or similar random and irrelevant information (unless by chance you fancy a McDonald’s). Refine prompt further to request data sources yet again. Receive a final response saying ‘I can’t help you with that’. AI is clearly in its infancy and has a long way to go, but the potential to shape and change our world is also clear and it can also get a lot right. For educators, the arrival of AI platforms presents the familiar mix of challenges and opportunities to navigate through as digital disruption continues to accelerate.As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to embed into ever more aspects of our lives its impact on how we learn, teach, and assess student progress is only just starting to emerge. While the potential benefits of AI in education are immense, so too are the challenges that must be addressed to ensure its safe and ethical implementation and this is one area where the UK is showing leadership. The UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology presented a White Paper titled ‘A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’ on the 29th March 2023 and the UK subsequently held the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park on the 1st-2nd November and the shared objectives of both of these developments can be summarised as follows.Proportionality: AI regulation should be proportionate to the risks posed by AI. This means that regulation should be targeted at the most serious risks, and it should not stifle innovation where it’s not necessary.Transparency: AI regulation should be transparent and accountable. This means that the Government should be clear about its reasons for regulating AI, and it should provide opportunities for public consultation.International cooperation: AI regulation should be developed in an international context. This means that the UK Government will work with other countries to develop common standards for AI regulation.From the UK AI Safety Summit that brought together experts from Government, industry, academia and wider the output was the adoption of the ‘Bletchley Declaration’ which outlines a shared consensus on the need for international collaboration on AI safety. Some of the Bletchley Declaration areas of focus include a commitment to examine:The risks of frontier AI: The summit recognized the potential risks posed by frontier AI, such as its potential to exacerbate societal inequalities, undermine human autonomy, and cause harm to individuals and groups.The need for a multi-stakeholder approach: The summit emphasised the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to AI safety, involving Governments, businesses, researchers, and civil society.The importance of transparency and accountability: The summit stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the development and deployment of AI systems.The potential of AI to benefit society: The summit also recognized the potential of AI to benefit society, and called for a balanced approach that mitigates risks while harnessing AI’s transformative potential.To promote public engagement and education: Countries will promote public engagement and education about AI to ensure that citizens are informed and empowered to participate in discussions about AI governance.Within this context educators across the world and here in the UK have already started to use various new AI platforms in a...

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