Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has ordered a study on the possibility of putting up a policy standard on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools.

Angara’s decision indicated that the DepEd recognizes the benefits of AI technology for both teachers and students.

He said the new technology may be used in making research and delivery of lessons a lot easier.

“We at DepEd are really studying the possibilities with AI. It really has many benefits both for teachers and students,” he saind in a press statement.

Angara added: "Teachers can save a lot of time with the help of AI. Also, students can go ahead with studying lessons in advance with the help of AI.”

The former senator stressed that DepEd also recognizes the dangers of AI, saying that the new computer technology is open to abuse and irresponsible use.

He cited cheating in examinations and required school papers as among the examples of the danger that may be brought by AI.

“That’s why we should really have a policy on its use. Students must respect and follow, if, say the teacher told them they cannot use AI (in their assignment or exam),” the DepEd chief said.

According to Angara the study on possible policies and guidelines will take into consideration both the benefits and dangers of using AI technology in schools.

“We should also have applications that would police the use of AI. Teachers should have a way of detecting if the students used AI in their work,” the former lawmaker said.
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