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AI in education

The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as generative AI, for teaching, planning, feedback or administration; the DfE and US Department of Education have both issued guidance.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
Topic
Education technology

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Generative AI All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
AI that produces new text, images or other content in response to prompts, such as chatbots.
Academic integrity All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
Honesty in academic work, including not plagiarising, cheating or presenting AI-generated work as one's own.

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