Estonia's Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas has called on Japan and other countries ready to lead the way in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in education to form a coalition aimed at building a global policy on the kind of AI suited to the classroom.
Under Kallas's proposal, the coalition would work to define clear common standards and guidelines for AI in educational settings, rather than leaving each country to draw up its own separate rules. The move is seen as a step toward ensuring AI effectively supports teaching and learning while limiting potential risks.
Estonia is one of Europe's standout countries for digitalized education and the use of technology in schools. The minister's call for international cooperation underscores the pressing need for a shared framework as AI becomes increasingly present in classrooms.
The proposal comes as many countries are seeking to balance harnessing AI's benefits with controlling its effects on teaching methods, student assessment and the role of teachers. It remains unclear which countries will join the coalition Kallas has proposed.
