What is the role of the Council of Europe in the context of AI in Education? What are the main challenges in regulating AI in Education and the most efficient ways to tackle them? Mr. Villano Qiriazi, Head of the Education Department, presented relevant work of the Council of Europe in this field during a panel discussion, organised within the framework of the “Action Summit on AI in Education” by the French Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research in Sèvres on 7 February 2025.
“Our mandate in this regard is to ensure a human rights-based approach to the integration of AI in educational contexts and digital transformation in education,” emphasised Mr. Qiriazi. “Protecting the best interest of learners, in particular children, is our priority as well as safeguarding human rights, democracy and the rule of law in educational settings”, he further added.
Ms Elisabeth Borne, Minister of State, Minister for National Education, Higher Education and Research and Ms Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture at the European Commission delivered their opening remarks.
The high-level panel aimed at presenting different approaches relating to the use of AI in Education. Panellists included representatives from international organisations namely, the European Commission, Council of Europe and OECD and representatives from the ministries of education of France, Italy, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain.
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