المملكة: “Education” prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence without supervision

The Ministry of Education has categorically banned the use of generative artificial intelligence tools for students under the age of 13, stressing the need to not allow them to use these tools except under direct supervision.
The Ministry also stressed that students under the age of 18 cannot use generative artificial intelligence tools except after obtaining clear approval from their guardians.

Risk protection

This ban comes within the framework of a comprehensive guide issued by the Ministry, which aims to clarify how to benefit from generative artificial intelligence in education in an ethical and safe manner, while providing a set of instructions and directives that ensure making the most of these advanced technologies without harming educational or moral values..
The Ministry of Education confirmed that prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence tools without prior supervision or clear permission from parents comes to protect students from the many risks that may result from the indiscriminate use of these technologies.
These risks include violating privacy, violating intellectual property rights, providing inaccurate or misleading outputs, and excessive reliance on artificial intelligence at the expense of developing students’ personal and creative skills.
The Ministry stressed the need to deal with generative artificial intelligence tools with caution and ensure that they are used in a responsible manner that serves educational goals.

Responsible use

The guidance for students in the guide included a set of detailed points aimed at guiding them towards the safe and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence tools.
Students are required to document the outputs produced using artificial intelligence, clearly indicating the source of these outputs in accordance with approved academic documentation systems.
The guide also stressed the importance of respecting intellectual property rights, as students are prohibited from using these tools to produce content that violates copyright or the rights of others..
The guide stressed the need to carefully review the outputs of artificial intelligence before using them in academic activities or assignments, as these outputs may contain inaccurate or inappropriate information.
The Ministry urged students to use artificial intelligence tools as an auxiliary tool that enhances the learning process, and not as a substitute for critical thinking and personal creativity.

Supportive educational tool

In the guide, the Ministry of Education directed teachers to the importance of playing a supervisory role in the process of students’ use of generative artificial intelligence tools.
The guidelines included the need to ensure that students understand the limits of using these tools, and that they use them in an ethical manner that supports the educational process.
The Ministry also called on teachers to review and audit the outputs produced using artificial intelligence to ensure their quality and accuracy, in line with the educational goals that the Ministry seeks to achieve..
The guide urged teachers to use artificial intelligence to design interactive and innovative lessons that meet the diverse needs of students.
He stressed the importance of enhancing critical and creative thinking among students by integrating artificial intelligence as an auxiliary tool in education, without it being a substitute for direct interaction and traditional activities..

The role of parents

The guide devotes an important part to clarifying the role of parents in monitoring their children’s use of generative artificial intelligence tools.
The guide called on parents to make their children aware of the risks associated with sharing personal information with these tools, as this could lead to a violation of privacy or misuse of data.
He also stressed the importance of choosing reliable tools approved by the Ministry of Education, which adhere to security and privacy standards.
The guide encouraged parents to enhance the balance between digital activities and physical and social activities, as excessive reliance on technology can lead to a negative impact on children’s mental and physical health.
He stressed the importance of monitoring the time children use technical tools and encouraging them to develop their personal skills away from total reliance on artificial intelligence.

Improving the educational process

The Ministry of Education explained that the guide aims to achieve a set of goals that seek to improve the educational process by taking advantage of modern technologies, most notably generative artificial intelligence.
This includes raising students’, teachers’ and parents’ awareness of how these tools work, providing clear and detailed instructions for ethical and responsible use, and enhancing students’ critical and creative thinking skills.
The guide also aims to guide the use of artificial intelligence to improve the quality of education, while committing to protecting moral values ​​and preserving the rights of users.

Privacy and data security

The Ministry of Education stressed the importance of protecting the privacy and data security of students, teachers, and parents when using generative artificial intelligence tools.
The guide called for full compliance with national regulations related to data protection and not sharing any personal or sensitive information with these tools.
The Ministry stressed that using tools that adhere to privacy and security standards is a prerequisite for achieving a safe and sustainable educational environment.
The Ministry of Education confirmed that issuing this guide comes within the framework of efforts made to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which seeks to develop an educational system based on innovation and knowledge.
The Ministry called on all concerned parties, including students, teachers, and parents, to adhere to the guidance of the guide to ensure the optimal use of generative artificial intelligence tools in a way that serves the educational process and enhances the building of a sustainable future based on knowledge and technical competence while preserving moral and human values..