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Background

The overall scope of the Ethical AI project is designing an ethical standard for the use of Artificial Intelligence in university education.

Aims

The project's primary focus encompasses three main objectives. First, it seeks to engage academic and research communities in establishing a regulatory framework and international forums that promote discussions on best practices and ethical needs regarding AI use in university academic activities. Second, it aims to strengthen the capabilities of higher education lecturers in Costa Rica and Peru in managing and implementing ethical practices for AI utilization in university education. Third, the project strives to develop comprehensive global recommendations for the ethical and adaptable use of AI in university education, ensuring these align with international regulations and standards

Target Groups

  • Higher Education institutions from Costa Rica, Perù and Europe
  • Academic and research communities
  • Higher education lecturers
  • Academic leaders
  • Experts in the field

Activities

  • Collaborative workshops to identify current needs and ethical challenges
  • Collection of peer-validated best practices
  • Development of regulatory framework proposals
  • Establishment of an International Forum
  • Creation of guidelines and recommendations
  • Development of practical tools for AI integration

Results

  • Improved skills on practical implementation of ethical principles for AI use in higher education
  • Collection of peer-validated best practices in ethical AI use in university education
  • Shared proposal for a regulatory framework defining principles and rules
  • Established International Forum for exploring Ethical Use of AI in University Education
  • Transnationally validated set of guidelines promoting positive and ethical AI use in education
  • Practical recommendations and tools for effective AI integration into educational programs
  • Policy recommendations for effective and ethical AI use in higher education