Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 6
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AI offers benefits for teachers and pupils, but raises assessment questions for coursework.
Conclusion
The benefits for time-pressed teachers using AI models and tools to help prepare lesson plans are clear, and increased availability of personalised learning and tutoring tools could benefit many pupils. However, widespread use of AI raises questions about the nature of assessment, particularly in subjects that rely heavily on coursework.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government welcomed the committee's analysis and reiterated its commitment to effective international action on AI, detailing extensive ongoing engagement through various multilateral fora and bilateral partnerships. It also highlighted the successful outcomes of the recent AI Safety Summit, including the Bletchley Declaration and plans for safety testing.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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The Department for Education is providing up to £2 million to Oak National Academy to improve and expand Artificial Intelligence tools for teachers and make curriculum content available to companies wanting to build AI edtech tools based on the English national curriculum. The Government is also committed to evidence-based policymaking and will ensure that a proven positive impact on pupil outcomes is the central criteria when considering guidance to schools on the use of AI. We are working with key partners and stakeholders to understand better the impact and opportunity of AI on education delivery and pupil outcomes. We put out a call for evidence on this which closed on 23 August, and we will publish the response later this autumn.
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