To conclude this session, Shazade Jameson, Project Officer in the Artificial Intelligence Ethics Unit, Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO, emphasized the need for ethical standards.
Shazade reminded participants that the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, approved by 193 Member States, represents a major step forward. This normative framework requires that the protection of human rights and dignity be placed at the heart of educational systems, with teachers as the linchpins of this transformation. According to the expert, these recommendations are not just theory; they oblige governments and institutions to translate the values of diversity, inclusion, and respect into every education policy.
The specialist asserts that compliance with ethical standards is the main tool for building a responsible and inclusive future. In her opinion, beyond adapting to technology, it is about learning to learn, overcoming mistakes, and valuing listening. She insists that educating citizens in digital ethics means cultivating flexibility, critical thinking, and cultural solidarity.
According to experts, diversity must become a genuine guiding principle. Shazade argues that concrete initiatives and adequate funding are needed to make ethics and inclusion priorities, drawing in particular on tools such as the UNESCO recommendation. “We all have a responsibility,” she insists, “regardless of our role (teacher, decision-maker, or citizen) to shape our environment and define society’s expectations of AI.”
Shazade also notes that there is room for innovation and individual experimentation, emphasizing that the participants’ presence today demonstrates a genuine desire to learn and progress. The expert stresses that it is also crucial to teach ethics, but also to ensure that AI technologies are developed in local and minority languages to guarantee true global representation. Faced with the proliferation of tools, Shazade reaffirmed the need for clear standards to properly assess their relevance and impact on educational practices.
Finally, Shazade and the participants explored the issue of environmental protection. Integrating AI into education also means considering its ecological impact and indirect effects on human rights and equity. She pointed out that UNESCO projects such as “Nature Positive AI” are working to ensure that this integration is consistent with sustainable development goals.
