European Commission calls for expert group on AI and data in education
and training
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth,
Sports and Culture (DG EAC)
[https://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/education-youth-sport-and-culture_en]
and the Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications
Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT)
[https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/organisation/dg-cnect-dg-communications-networks-content-technology_en]
have opened the call for applications for the expert group on
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data in education and training. AI is
one of the key technologies of the 21st century and has been a basis
for discussion related to the economy and society, including the field
of education. 

AI has enormous potential in the field of education, for instance
through intelligent tutoring systems, personalised learning
environments, or adaptive user models. Moreover, it has the potential
to reduce dropouts and increase the efficiency of teaching and
learning. Through the digitalisation of education, the amount of data
being collected on students also rises, leading to concerns about who
collects, controls, and uses these datasets. In addition, the use of
AI in education poses risks related to fundamental rights, such as the
right to non-discrimination, and several data protection and privacy
concerns. To address these issues, the Commission proposes that
ethical guidelines on AI and data in education and training be
developed. 
DG EAC and DG CNECT have taken the initiative and call for
applications to support their efforts and assist in the implementation
of existing Union legislation, programmes and policies, and coordinate
and exchange views with the Member States. Experts members can submit
their application
[https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=3774]
before 25 MAY 2021.

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Publication Date/Time
2021-05-14T06:00:00+00:00
DG EAC and DG CNECT welcome applications before 25 May