A Manifesto for a Pro-Actively Responsible AI in Education

TL;DR

This paper advocates for a proactive, responsible approach to AI in education, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, human-centered innovation, and addressing key gaps to enhance AI's positive societal impact.

Contribution

It introduces a five-point manifesto to revitalize AIED's role in responsible AI development and educational innovation.

Findings

Highlights AIED's potential for societal impact

Identifies key gaps in current AIED practices

Proposes a manifesto for responsible AI in education

Abstract

This paper examines the historical foundations, current practices, and emerging challenges for Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) within broader AI practices. It highlights AIED's unique and rich potential for contributing to the current AI policy and practices, especially in the context of responsible AI. It also discusses the key gaps in the AIED field, which need to be addressed by the community to elevate the field from a cottage industry to the level where it will deservedly be seen as key to advancin AI research and practical applications. The paper offers a five-point manifesto aimed to revitalise AIED' contributions to education and broader AI community, suggesting enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, a broadened understanding of AI's impact on human functioning, and commitment to setting agendas for human-centred educational innovations.This approach positions AIED to significantly influence educational technologies to achieve genuine positive impact across diverse societal segments.