Fairplay Releases Student-First AI Policy to Guide U.S. School Districts on AI Use
Fairplay, a children's advocacy group, in collaboration with research partners, has released the 'Student-First AI Policy.' This model policy aims to provide U.S. school districts with strict criteria for reviewing and evaluating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) products in educational settings. The initiative comes amidst growing evidence linking student AI use to weaker learning outcomes. The policy is designed as a starting point for school board members, superintendents, parents, educators, and students to adapt for their local districts, ensuring decisions are based on independent evidence rather than vendor marketing claims. Key requirements of the policy include independent research demonstrating improved learning outcomes, strong protection of student privacy with designs free of addictive features, and proof that the product will not perpetuate discrimination or existing inequities.
